5 Habits That Reveal Someone Secretly Hates Themselves

Recognize the signs before they break you too.

Katarzyna Portka

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Most people assume self-hatred is obvious. It’s either crying in the mirror or openly criticizing yourself. But some of the people who struggle the most with self-worth are the ones who hide it best.

They appear confident. Put together. Fine. Yet beneath the smile, they’re at war with themselves. And the worst part:

People who secretly hate themselves hurt the people closest to them.

They don’t want to. But they don’t know how to love, including themselves. And if you wonder whether you are dealing with such person here are 5 habits that reveal someone may secretly be at war with themselves:

They Apologize for Existing

People who dislike themselves not only apologize when they mess up, but just for taking up space. They apologize when they:

• ask a question
• need help
• have an opinion
• breathe in the room at all.

I’ve seen it up close. Maybe you have too. Those people laugh nervously after speaking their minds or use phrases like “This might be stupid, but…”