Still Chasing Your Parents’ Approval? 11 Signs It’s Shaping Your Life

It is the desire of many people to show off to their parents. Such a desire may be good and driving. But with some adults the need to be approved of does not actually go away. It passively influences choices, relationships, and even self-esteem. They can be pretending to be successful from a facade but yet inside, they are a child waiting to be given a nod of approval. This trend is not very vocal or dramatic. Rather, it manifests itself in minor daily practices and emotional responses. Being able to recognize these traits is not associated with blame. It is about awareness. Once you notice the trend, you will be able to develop confidence that is independent on whether it is approved by another individual or not.