I have a relative who has very low self-esteem and depends upon others to make her feel good about herself. If anyone ever says one little negative word, she's through with them. If you praise her, she comes alive. But she doesn't know how to build her own self value, and what she gets from others is not self-sustaining.
This would be my W. This behavior confused the hell out of me over the last year because validating/being kind to her would make her chatty toward me. Took time to realize it was still just all about her. I'm sure there is some deep attachment and feelings in there for me but it was mostly convenience I was around. Anyone else that could make her feel good about herself would have worked also.
Accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what will be
