2006-07-19 09:00:43 · 17 answers · asked by RACHEL 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Rachel
I is not clear whether or not you are in love with this guy.
a Fragile ego has to do with low self-esteem and there is no easy way to deal with it.
The fact is, he might project these insecurities onto you
while blaming you for his problems.
He may even put you down with derogatory remarks etc. which in turn will give him a sense of power.
IN SHORT- IT CAN EASILY TURN INTO EMOTIONAL ABUSE.
Do some reading on the matter and consider your options carefully.
You do not want to be in a relationship where you have to watch every word you say etc.
HE IS THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN SORT OUT HIS EGO PROBLEMS.
2006-07-19 09:26:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am assuming this is a young relatively untested dude, who thinks that he has to pretend to be a certain way to make an impression on others. You have a couple of choices.
1. Leave him and let him mature through the school of hard knocks.
2. Get him to understand that to be human requires that you take a little abuse from time to time. No one is right all of the time, point out George W. Bush who is far from a perfect man, but nevertheless the President of the USA.
3. Get him to join the Marine Corps. After basic training he will be a humble soul.
2006-07-19 09:08:50 · answer #2 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, they all do. All guys want to hear that they are the best in every aspect of their live. I think this might be embedded in them during the stone age when they had to compete with each other to survive.
Back to your questions. Regarding a guy with fragile ego, there are many sides of that story. It can be that the guy is suffering from low self esteem, thus more prone to criticism. To ease this situation, affirm to him that you do not think "little" of him whenever situations arise. Make sure you communicate with him to let you know when those situations are.
Another scenario is that some people pretend to have emotional downfalls in order to gain sympathy. Thus, guilt you into staying with you. How do you know if that is him? He will say things like "I don't know how I can live without youm" "please don't leave me, I will die," ...etc. This is especially important if this is happening at the beginning of the relationship. We call this emotional abuse. If your guy is in this situation, leave immediately. Trust me, he will be fine.
Best thing? See a psychologist, if he is willing. If he is not, reasurrance, and LOTS lots lots of patience.
2006-07-19 09:16:14 · answer #3 · answered by linjenn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fragilely…
if it’s unsubstantiated then it’ll be a volatile capricious fickle relationship. I would say it wasn’t worth the precarious evalidate fforts it will use to continue it. I would allow a little time for it to be validate then if still tenuous
I'd move on.
2006-07-19 09:19:36 · answer #4 · answered by jaggedart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is likewise uncomplicated experience that maximum individuals discover it rude, to boot as cowardly, to easily drop off the face of the Earth without preserving some thing. Why do not you supply him the pride of "closure" by using expressly telling him (through e mail is superb) that you're courting some different person, and that you're unavailable? i imagine that you secretly savour all of this further interest from the different guy, in the different case you may placed a stop to it. it is why you got here onto GS in order to gloat to us about it.
2016-10-14 23:26:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Go away, you hve a fragile ego and I don't have the patience to deal with it"
2006-07-19 09:04:49 · answer #6 · answered by Signilda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess you should try and build up his ego by encouraging him to do things that he is good at to build up his confidence. Hopefully, he will not continue to be too high maintenance.
2006-07-19 09:04:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm married to one. All I can do is reassure him that he's not a failure, and remind him of the good things in his life. He thinks he's not "worthy" of me, even though he's the smartest man I know, and that he should do more. Remind him that doing his best is all anyone can ask of him.
2006-07-19 09:04:36 · answer #8 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like porcupines make love - carefully.
2006-07-19 09:03:58 · answer #9 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like your pic...but yea..back to the questions ... hmmm...make them learn self-respect ...and increase their selfesteem by making them feel better about themselves...no too much thought...cause that would end up being another big problem
2006-07-19 09:03:40 · answer #10 · answered by Mod 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋