If You Treat Someone Like A Celebrity, They Will Treat You Like A Fan

We accept the love we think we deserve.

We show people how to treat us.

It got me thinking...

Have you ever noticed how some people seem to get treated like celebrities wherever they go? They walk into a room, and everyone turns to look at them, eager to bask in their presence. They're showered with compliments, attention, and admiration. And yet, there are others who seem to fade into the background, barely noticed, and often overlooked. Why is that? It all comes down to how we treat people. If you treat someone like a celebrity, they will treat you like a fan. Let me explain.

When we put someone on a pedestal, we give them a sense of power and control over us. We elevate them above ourselves, and in doing so, we become subservient to them. We become their fans, their followers, their admirers.

But here's the thing - people don't want fans. They want equals. They want someone who will challenge them, who will push them to be their best selves, who will stand by their side as an equal partner. When we treat someone like a celebrity, we strip away their humanity and reduce them to a mere object of our admiration. And in doing so, we deny them the chance to see us as anything other than a fan.

On the other hand, if we treat people with respect and kindness, as equals, we give them the opportunity to see us as someone worthy of their time and attention. We show them that we value ourselves, and in doing so, we show them how to value us. We set the tone for the relationship, and we determine how we want to be treated.

The level of love and respect we receive in our relationships is directly tied to the level of self-worth and self-esteem that we possess. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing our own value and worth in order to attract healthy and fulfilling relationships.

When we have low self-esteem and self-worth, we may believe that we are not deserving of love or respect. This can cause us to settle for less than we deserve in our relationships, including accepting behaviour that is abusive, neglectful, or manipulative. This can lead to a cycle of negative experiences and perpetuate the belief that we are not worthy of healthy and fulfilling relationships.

On the other hand, when we have a strong sense of self-worth and self-esteem, we are more likely to attract and accept healthy and fulfilling relationships. We are less likely to tolerate behaviour that is disrespectful or harmful and more likely to set boundaries that promote our well-being.

Learning to recognize and value our own worth can involve a variety of strategies, such as practicing self-care, setting boundaries, seeking support from others, and reframing negative beliefs about ourselves. By doing so, we can improve our self-esteem and attract relationships that are loving, respectful, and fulfilling.