[originaltext] (16)It should come as no surprise that there is a strong lin

(16)It should come as no surprise that there is a strong link between self-esteem and the health of our relationships. If you have a low sense of self-worth, that affects a lot of your behavior, which in turn affects your connections with others.
    Specifically, having little love for ourselves tends to make us more negative in general. Think about how you react when someone around you is negative about almost everything. In contrast, you probably prefer to be around people who are comfortable in their own skin.
     (17)A common symptom of low self-worth is that you don’t believe that the things you do are good enough, so you obsess over seeking compliments from others. What you may not realize is that this really bothers people and can damage your relationships with friends, co-workers or a significant other.
    Even if you are doing so with the best of intentions, people will typically view your behavior as " fishing for compliments" in order to suit your ego.(18)That said, you need to take a look at everything you’ve accomplished and give yourself some credit. Otherwise, you can become prone to social anxieties that will make it nearly impossible for you to be confident.
    I know for me, I fear letting pride inhibit my ability to relate and connect genuinely with others. But it’s also important for us to recognize the good we’ve done and let it sink in. Once you start doing this regularly, you’ll find yourself being less reliant on the remarks of others.
16. What is the passage mainly about?
17. What is the symptom of low self-worth?
18. According to the passage, what should people do to overcome low self-worth?