Shame, Self-esteem, and love addiction Nov 27, 2015 16:44:39 GMT -8 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostBack to Top Post by Susan Peabody on Nov 27, 2015 16:44:39 GMT -8 Shame cancels out self-esteem. This article explains the relationship between love addiction and toxic shame.psychcentral.com/lib/shame-the-core-of-addiction-and-codependency/