8 Signs of Women’s Insecurities

Do you suspect that a loved one suffers from women’s insecurities? Is her behavior affecting your friendship? An insecure woman may not realize that she is displaying these behaviors. Some events from her past may have triggered her actions and words, but she is unsure why.

8 Signs of Insecurity to Look For

Sometimes, confusing behavior is a display of insecurity. Often, emotional reactions are outlets for insecurity, ranging from angry outbursts to overdramatic reactions over minor inconveniences.

Listed below are common behaviors displayed by insecure women.

She makes negative comments

The insecure woman may complain and make negative comments about people and circumstances. She might make negative assumptions about others. This may be a way for her to deflect, pointing out someone’s perceived weakness to make herself feel better. This can be an unconscious behavior.

She has done everything too

The insecure woman has done everything you have or similar actions. She will compare her experience to yours. Often, her experience is somehow more involved. For example, you tell her that you were hospitalized for the flu, and she tells you about the time she almost died of the flu. You feel like she is constantly trying to one-up you.

She craves validation

The insecure woman may ask for reassurance multiple times. She craves validation and may make self-deprecating comments to hear people disagree with her statement. It is part of the fishing for compliments behavior typical with insecure people.

She lives for likes

The insecure woman is driven by people’s approval. Social media platforms feed this need. She can post and watch the likes, comments, and shares grow. Unfortunately, if a post does not receive a good response or does not go viral, she may declare that no one cares or spin a narrative where she is a victim.

She compares herself to others

The insecure woman compares her life with the lives of other women. Comparison and discontent breed moodiness, anxiety, and insecurity. She views her life as subpar compared to others. Or she may make mean comments about other women, pointing out their flaws. This is to deflect how she feels about herself.

She keeps her distance

The insecure woman keeps her distance, physically or emotionally. She fears rejection and trusts few people. Perhaps she fears offending someone, embarrassing herself, or being made fun of by strangers. She distances herself to protect herself.

She is defensive

The insecure woman cannot tolerate someone challenging her beliefs. It is hard to have a discussion that leads to a mutual disagreement without her taking offense and feeling attacked. She may verbally attack back, creating a larger miscommunication.

She overreacts to everything

The insecure woman emotionally overreacts about everything. Whether to draw attention to herself or because she lacks emotional resiliency, insecurity speaks loudly in a woman who makes situations into dramas. Unfortunately, this behavior is tiresome, and people avoid telling her important news.

Do you need a counselor for women’s insecurities?

Christian counseling in Mission Viejo, California is an effective treatment option for women’s insecurities. If your loved one feels uncomfortable with the thought of going alone to speak to the counselor initially, you can attend the session if that is what she wants. After the first session or two, she may feel more confident to go it alone. Contact our office today at Mission Viejo Christian Counseling to connect with a professional, faith-based counselor in Mission Viejo.