Tag: it is okay to be disliked

For most of my teenage life, my need to be liked overshadowed all my other needs. I was always trying to manipulate perception, adapting myself to receive validation. It was draining since very few people actually knew me—the real me—which is a prerequisite to liking me. I’ve learned it’s actually a good sign if there are some people who don’t accept or agree with me. Through my experience over the years, I learn that it’s okay to be disliked. Thus the reason I came up with this article i.e. 9 reasons why it is okay to be disliked. read more