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What does it mean?
A mother reassures her child that their partner values them highly, countering insecurities about social status.
In plain terms
Parents often affirm their child's worth to ease doubts about their relationship.
What can you take from it?
Family affirmation can counteract relationship insecurity.

Where it applies

  • discussing relationship doubts
  • family reassurance

Putting it to work

  • offering reassurance to loved ones

Questions to consider

  • Who validates your sense of worth in relationships?

Another view

It assumes the parent’s judgment of worth is accurate.

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