Don’t change so people will like you. Be yourself & the right people will love the real you.

Being accepted by others is a natural human desire. We want to be liked, valued, and respected, and often, we believe that changing ourselves is necessary to achieve that. We may feel the need to alter our appearance, behavior, or personality to fit in with a particular group or gain someone’s approval, particularly when we are dealing with insecurity and self-doubt. This pressure to change for acceptance may come from different sources, such as peers, social media, or even our own inner critic.
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