I have no idea what kind of approval I would be seeking and what the purpose of approval is.


Why would I need it, what is the point?


So now that you realize i have no clue what approval seeking entails...


What do I get out of interactions if its not approval?


Enjoyment, I like interacting with others, we can share our view points, crack jokes, (not sure why you listed it as "at the other's expense") because its not funny if its hurtful. We talk about serious issues or non serious issues, whatever common interests we have... We can just hang out and enjoy each others company, or partake in activities we enjoy, like hiking, dancing, etc... whether we always agree with each other or not, we can always do these type of things together.


I have a substantial social circle, and even more acquaintances. Not all of them agree with me on everything ,and I certainly disagree with them on a shytloada things.


The point of my interacting with others is not for approval, it's for my own enjoyment, which leads to there's too. We are all different yes, it's what keeps things interesting, like a myriad of flavours in a nice pot, and together we make a lovely curry...


Imagine we were all the same, we were all salt, what a bland pot of food that would be.


I could never survive if my social circle was made up entirely of salt, I would die of boredom. And I certainly don't need anyone's stamp of approval to be the chilli in the mixture.