Quote Originally Posted by chips and underwear View Post
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.
I think that is more the view I hold about it today. Nevertheless, it is the 2 that places such as strong emphasis on this.