These 8 Subtle Phrases Can Point to a Need for Approval

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These 8 Subtle Phrases Can Point to a Need for Approval

'Am I Being Too Much?'

'Did I Do It Right?'

'I Hope You Don't Mind But'

'I Know This Isn't Perfect But'

'Let Me Know if That's Not What You Wanted'

'Tell Me Honestly What You Think'

'You Must Think I'm So...'

'Was That Okay?'

The Pattern Changes When the Source of Approval Shifts

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