Suppose Hillary has somewhat high self-esteem, whereas her sister Lola has somewhat low self-esteem. Meanwhile, their cousin Nancy has extraordinarily high self-esteem-to the point of being narcissistic. And another cousin of theirs, Hattie, has extraordinarily low self-esteem, such that she is brimming with self-criticism and self-hate. What does research suggest about the likelihood that Hillary, Lola, Nancy, and Hattie will have successful long-term relationships?

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Research suggests that individuals with moderate levels of self-esteem (like Hillary and Lola) are more likely to have successful long-term relationships compared to those with extremely high or extremely low self-esteem (like Nancy and Hattie). Extremely high self-esteem, especially when it borders on narcissism, can lead to difficulties in forming and maintaining healthy relationships due to a lack of empathy and an excessive focus on oneself. Similarly, extremely low self-esteem can result in relationship challenges due to constant self-doubt and reliance on a partner for validation.

Suppose Hillary Has Somewhat High Self-Esteem, Whereas Her Sister Lola