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DO I SEEK ACCEPTANCE OF OTHERS BEFORE MYSELF?

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I think this is a very difficult question to answer with any certainty because acceptance is a very natural human tendancy. I would even go as far as saying that it is part of our survival mechanism. Also, I think it's a bit easier to accept yourself if people seem to accept you. The catch though, is most people accept a person for who they are if that person is confident in their actions. Have you ever been around a person who is always changing their style and tastes to match whomever they might be hanging around with during that time.?The person is changing so often to "fit in" that sacrifice their self-identity. Personally I think I've found a nice balance in terms of acceptance. I generally accept who I am and I seek out friends that are naturally excepting. I suppose it would be quite difficult for the person who creates relationships with individuals who are critical of their every move.