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In response to: "my story" 974 days old
by diaspora [Member]

thank you for the comment but to read between the lines you have just said the same thing in a different way. esteem is to estimate; and respect is to accept the estimate. when it comes to the self I'm at a loss because my opinion of the self depends on others who are examples around or thoughts of my potential eg who decides the value of the loo more…

In response to: "my story" 975 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]

I was going to say much the same thing. more…

In response to: "my story" 979 days old
by room101 [Member]

Hi,

Whilst some people use the terms interchangeably, I believe there are significant differences in their meanings.

To esteem something is to evaluate it and conclude that it is worthy. To respect something is to accept it's worth without the need for evaluation.

To relate this to people: self-respect is not more…