{"id":1061,"date":"2026-06-06T13:37:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T10:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arameshajami.com\/?p=1061"},"modified":"2026-06-08T06:30:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T03:00:18","slug":"emotional-dependence-on-others-approval","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arameshajami.com\/en\/2026\/06\/06\/emotional-dependence-on-others-approval\/","title":{"rendered":"Emotional Dependence on Others\u2019 Approval"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Emotional Dependence on Others\u2019 Approval<\/p>\n<p>The need for social approval is a natural part of human psychology, but problems begin when a person\u2019s sense of self-worth becomes entirely dependent on the opinions of others.<\/p>\n<p>People who are dependent on others\u2019 approval often have fragile self-esteem and constantly seek praise, attention, or acceptance. 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