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How do I get beyond the need/desire to be liked by most ppl?

If I sense that someone doesn't like me.....even if they hardly know me at all......I take if very personally.

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I struggle with this a lot. Plus, I want to be able to speak my mind and be my authentic self and then I still want people to at least respect me. Good thread, Zen. I will be reading.