How can I love myself without external validation?

TeamLitten · 2019-02-16T12:36:11+00:00

Lift. I used to feel pretty shitty about myself but after I started lifting and cultivating a good body, it gave me something to be proud of. Have something you can be proud of.

renboque · 2019-02-16T13:03:46+00:00

Pick a goal in life and go after it, regardless of anyone or anything in life.

As cliche as it sounds, you've got one life bro. Go after what you want, regardless of how challenging or hard it may seem, or how others will perceive those goals. Achieving challenging goals is what makes life meaningful.

the-dan-man · 2019-02-16T13:22:48+00:00

Achieve your life goals, ones that dont require other people to tell you are doing okay. Do it for yourself and not for validation.

buttgoogler · 2019-02-16T16:33:28+00:00

How can you not love yourself when you're athletic, charismatic, pussy slaying, money-making machine?

And if you're not, then become one.

KeisezrGo · 2019-02-17T20:51:40+00:00

I don't understand why others need external validation but i was insecure kid myself up until i grew up and went through all sorts of childhood abuse, all that changed. Now i have all time high self esteem, i think i am better than others.

The logic is simple, listen, you have your own life, you are YOU and you are the most important thing in YOUR world, you are the most important player in the game.

drakehfh · 2019-02-16T12:45:34+00:00

This happens when you don't have a mission in life. Get a mission, read some dark triad books.

ArchsofArch · 2019-02-16T12:47:49+00:00

Honestly some of us lack the serotonin and go through withdrawal. It's part of your genes and will be worse if your parents are hopeless romantics. Let it happen.

Your only way is to fix the chemical dependency.

Title	How can I love myself without external validation?
Author	moldovan0731
Upvotes	3
Comments	7
Date	February 16, 2019 12:21 PM UTC (7 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/askTRP
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