32. The Need To Be Liked

05/06/2024 42 min Episodio 32
32. The Need To Be Liked

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Episode Synopsis

Despite our best efforts to be “above” or “beyond” needing to be liked, for most of us there is still a nagging desire to be liked by those we come into contact with. Whether it’s the waiter at a restaurant, our boss, or our closest family and friends, being received well tends to a goal. There are times when we contort ourselves to be more palatable, to be understood or to feel included. How can we use this to benefit us/others, but not stray away from who we are authentically? Let’s have a vulnerable conversation and see where it leads.