I'd just like to reiterate and agree with what some others are saying.
There are two main issues here -
One is your girlfriend's lack of self esteem, but the other issue is your unhappiness with the way she is.
Regardless of whether (you think) she wishes to change, for the relationship to work in the long term, you must first accept her the way she is.
It is not easy over the internet, as I can't be sure of the situation, but I'll make the points, just in case they help.
With girls, you have to read between the lines - In other words, you cannot judge her on what she says only - It's always possible that she says she wants to improve, only to please you, but really, she might deep down just really want you to love her as she is, and be strong for her.
In my opinion, your attitude to the low self esteem, is more relevant (than her perceived wish to improve).
In my opinion, you have two 'positive' options.
You need to have the courage to completely accept and love All of her.
The way many relationships go, is that one partner says everything is 'almost' perfect, except for one little thing - It's always the same.
That little thing expands in importance over time, until the relationship breaks down.
You cannot find happiness by changing anything outside of yourself - You Must accept the present, before moving on.
If you cannot do this, then in my opinion, the relationship will flounder and die in time.
On the other hand, it takes a lot of courage to accept something that you have previously not accepted - but if you manage to grow to be able to accomplish this, then the rewards are amazing - but first you must be open.
I have to be honest, but one of your replies seemed to indicate closed mindedness and rigid beliefs - Of course, it's difficult knowing for certain over the internet, but that is the impression I got.
So in my opinion, to make this relationship succeed, you must become Open, and see her as a 'Whole', rather than a collection of qualities, some of which need changing.
I would say that it starts from the 'first person' rather than changing others
Hope what I say doesn't make you too stressed, but it is from my understanding and experiences over the years - Sometimes, the lessons of life can be hard, and telling someone else about them can sometimes seem hard also, especially over the internet!
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