text: Having your opinions validated by others feels great, and it's proven that it actually helps self esteem. A study conducted by the National Psychology Institute found that 73 percent of people tested received a noticeable self esteem boost when their opinions were shared by others. This could lead to more people asking for opinions, and a lot more informed and intelligent decisions. This leads me to ask about people's opinions a lot, as their opinions affect the way I make my decisions.