External validation and self-esteem: a psychologist explains why we need everyone to like us, and how to loosen the grip of external validation on our lives.

External validation: why do I need everyone to like me? 

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A psychologist explains how to loosen the grip of this damaging mental habit.

External validation and self-esteem: why do we need everyone to like us?