Part II- what gives you your esteem?

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Part II- what gives you your esteem?
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Fri, 11-07-2008 - 11:46am

Yesterday we spilled our insecurities and what makes us self conscious in dating.


Being the beginning of a brand new weekend,

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Registered: 09-01-2006
Fri, 11-07-2008 - 1:44pm

You are an inspiration Moon ...and everyone else here too!


What gives me my self esteem?

Rosecolouredspecs
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Registered: 09-11-2007
Fri, 11-07-2008 - 1:59pm

I am so proud of how far I have come and the successes that I have achieved.

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Registered: 10-09-2005
Fri, 11-07-2008 - 1:59pm

People say I'm funny and fun to be with.

Cat
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Registered: 09-01-2006
Fri, 11-07-2008 - 2:20pm
Awe...thanks Moon!
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Rosecolouredspecs
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Registered: 03-15-2004
Fri, 11-07-2008 - 2:30pm

Overall: Im smart/educated, funny, easy going & adventerous (I sound like an on line dating ad! lol)

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Registered: 07-14-2007
Fri, 11-07-2008 - 2:41pm
I have always been told I look much younger which makes me feel a little better about nearing the end of my 30's. Feeling a sense of accomplishment, whatever the area adds to my esteem. I like that I am pretty even keeled in temperament which in turn has gained me a lot of respect in how I handle situations. I am especially proud that as a single mom, I am doing really well. I am not perfect (no one is) but somehow I am managing to juggle motherhood/work/family/friends.
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Registered: 05-06-2008
Fri, 11-07-2008 - 6:26pm

Being strong in mind and body.

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Registered: 10-06-2008
Fri, 11-07-2008 - 11:25pm
I’d have to say a big self-esteem booster for me is my confidence and knowledge of my profession. I work alongside men contractors everyday and in their eyes a woman who can hold her own and talk the trade with them is HOT. I tell them I know just enough to be dangerous! At 46 I look better than I ever have, I lost 40 lbs. after separation and have loved exercising and feeling so healthy. I have a good personality, a half full outlook on life and can carry on a conversation with anyone. I know I am a good woman, loving mom and friend. After my split with Ex I went through a lot, but as my grandmother used to say “What doesn’t kill you will make you stronger” Learning to live and be happy in my circumstances and to ask God to CHANGE me to live in the circumstances was HUGE for me! ( I have a great devotional on this if anyone wants me to send it to them) Things are not perfect but I feel I have definitely come out on top and will continue to do so.
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Registered: 04-23-2004
Sat, 11-08-2008 - 12:28am

Well, I can say that I'm fun to be around, lol. I'm very witty and flirty around men. I really enjoy talking to them :).


Plus, I'm a very striking brunette. So I guess I can say that I'm pretty charismatic. So I get noticed a lot.


And when my son is around, we end up drawing all this attention. Especially when he's walking around in his Batman costume, lol. Halloween is over, but he still wants to wear it arouind the house.


It feels really good, too, when men are kind to me :). I just moved back home from Atlanta, and in the six years I lived there, I never had to open a door by myself, lol. But Northern guys are sweet, too :).


I don't really use men to validate me though. I'm just very happy to be around people, because I don't get out very much. I still never go out. I'm home with my boy every night.


So I guess I "kinda" feel good about myself. But I feel like a cake that's still in the oven, baking, lol.


Thanks for the question, it really brought me up on this lonely night :).


Take care,


Michelle

 

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Registered: 09-28-2008
Sat, 11-08-2008 - 1:03am

Well I'll take this straight from DF. I am strong, smart, witty, nurturing, adorable, and sexy. I do tend to get noticed and know how to be the center of attention. I am very fun to be around.

Physically- I have a nice body, a great booty, good hair, and pretty hazel eyes. I may be short but it works for me. I've been told I don't look like I have any children much less four and I look around 22-25. Nice compliments.
I am a also an excellent dancer and a fantastic cook. According to DF I make the best homemade chicken noodle soup. My kids are huge fans of my cookies.

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Edited 11/8/2008 1:10 am ET by jenilouise612 (p-1875635940)
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