Sometimes egos overpower our minds so much that we forget to see the things in the light of reality. We must know well to differentiate between ego and self-respect. Many people have confusion between ego and self respect and this is the factor that drives them to be trapped in the mud of egos.

Some people just don't do something  just because they make it a prestige issue and so feel it against their prestige to do that. For such people whatever is said once is said forever and they would never like to rethink or re-examine the issues and imagine if this kind of ego happens to be a part of a doctor's nature, what havoc can be expected?

I have come across few people like that in my life who just try to prove themselves true by hook or by crook. They will let you down just because they want to prove themselves right. In this case, they never mind to hurt other's feelings and reputation too. Such people may create a temporary glare for sometimes but it is not consistent. Soon the world comes to know about their real faces.

Self respect I think is a positive value of human personality and must maintained, it deserves dignity. But ego, I consider to be a negative value and shouldn't be kept ahead while taking decisions weather major or minor. Many people use the words "ego" and "self respect" and synonyms in their daily life, but I disgree.

I request everyone to please analyse the difference between "ego" and "self respect before sticking on to the petty issues that matter in our or our near and dears' lives.

We must gather enough courage to peep into our hearts and minds to leave the egos and clarify the confusion between ego and self respect. I think this way many relationships will flourish well.