Respect...Honesty

My self-respect begets respect from othersI walk the walk, talk the talkI attract similar people who are self-respectfulPeople appreciate me for what I amI am assertive with humilityI ooze self-respectIs it possible to respect someone who has no respect for themselves?Is it possible for someone who has no respect for themselves to respect someone else?Honesty is staying aware to the truth of the matter. To admit, accept, and respond to the truth of what is. Self-honesty is about being honest with yourself - being objective and rational.What is the point of hiding from the truth? Avoiding hurt in the short term and letting the real pain keep building up for as long as you can keep pushing it aside?