A good job does wonders. Working out, dating normal women and not always trying for the super hot, dressing better
Folks never talk about trauma placing huge dents on a man's psyche/effecting the overall perception of himself (and that, in turn, puts a strain on his self esteem).
And yes, dimes are a fukkin' headache. The older you become, you truly value piece of mind and look for companions that are solid company with the loyalty to boot.
Especially during the social media age where every guy will continue to shot his shoot, knowing that even a petty argument will compel her ass to start responding to the DM's... you won't win against these sought after types because to them, the attention is addicting. They don't get it from you or if they're just yearning for a change in scenery/smell of penis... they'll act on a whim.
I value my hairline too much to stress aboot shiit like that.
And realize that hoes are devious, vile succubi, and that once they smell blood, you're as good as dead (unless you have good friends and family to help you weather the storm and come out unscathed - learn from your mistakes, if you ignore the red flags and find yourself in a similar predicament, you had it coming).
Change what you can control, aka, limiting/eliminating the demons/drama/stress inducers out of your existence. Appreciate the man in the mirror and work on yourself. Surround yourself around people that inspire and inject wisdom and encourage you to be excellent/well rounded. I have such a good support system. But most of all... I love the hell out of myself.
So learn to love you.
And that, my friends, is how you develop strong self worth/esteem.
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