Seeking validation from others leads to emotional instability from "summary" of Women Who Love Too Much by Robin Norwood
When we seek validation from others, we are essentially looking for external sources to affirm our self-worth and value. This sets us up for emotional instability because our sense of worth becomes dependent on the opinions and actions of others. We give away our power by relying on others to make us feel good about ourselves, which can lead to feelings of insecurity, inadequacy, and anxiety. By seeking validation from others, we are essentially placing our emotional well-being in the hands of someone else. This leaves us vulnerable to emotional highs and lows base...
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