@chordy posted a new topic, subject "I need approval like a child". It read:

   I'm so scared of new activities. Don't know what I'll be getting into and feel fear.

So @naturallycured replied

    Just get over it! The first step is the hardest. Get past that and it gets easier.

After which, @chordy added

    I've heard that. I've also heard “You'll be glad you did.” I still have doubts.

@chordy replied

    Someone's approval is reassurance that things will go ok, that I won't get hurt. I guess no one can really guarantee that .

So @naturallycured replied

    It's hard to unlearn the desire for approval, but you will need to do that to get anything done. You're not tethered to other people's opinions.

@chordy replied

    Maybe it's so that I'm not totally responsible if things go wrong.

To which @naturallycured replied

    What's the worst that can happen if things go wrong? It's not like you're conspiring to rob a bank or anything criminal like that.

Then @chordy said

    More on the idea of a car accident or not having patience with a child.

So @system replied

    This topic was automatically closed 90 days after the last reply. New replies are no longer allowed.


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