Quote Originally Posted by Jack Oliver Aaron View Post
The idea of needing approval from others to be proud of oneself. I used to think that being dependent on others evaluations rather than possessing intrinsic self-worth and existing to please others rather than oneself were pathetic traits.
I need approval from others to some extent to feel good about myself.

I think everyone does to some degree, except maybe some sociopaths.

People have a basic intrinsic need to feel accepted.

It's pathetic when you worry about it so much it interferes with your living a happy and fulfilling life.

I tend to worry too much about what others think and other peoples' approval. Not quite to the level of patheticness, but more than I should.