The Price of Insecurity...

...is very very high. Someone very close to me is a highly insecure individual. The pain of interacting with her cannot be described in words. Her insecurity makes her feel unloved and it takes a herculean effort to prove otherwise...Every statement I make has to be carefully thought through - or else she would feel that I am being ungrateful. I understand that everyone craves appreciation and gratitude - but if you are not sure of yourselves, then you would just end up making it very difficult for others to express these feelings for you.

On the other hand, being arrogantly sure of oneself, is also a sure shot way of messing up your relationships. No one would give you any advice and you will end up with egg on your face sooner than later !