They don't feel good about themselves – and they use you as a crutch to make up for it.
Nobody's perfect and we all have our low moments. This becomes a problem when your partner makes you a temporary receptacle for their insecurities or expects you to be their constant source of replenishing self-esteem. Though you should be each other's cheerleaders, if you're looking to make it work in the long run, you also need to be healthy, independent, and self-sufficient.
According to clinical psychologist Dr. Joseph Burgo, you're ready to commit once you've actively worked on yourself and improving your own self-esteem.
"You can't go into a relationship hoping for that other person to make you feel fulfilled and good about yourself," Burgo told Business Insider.
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