How can I nurture more authentic relationships?

I must admit I've struggled with this concept. Constantly seeking external validation felt effortless. The need to be liked outweighed even liking myself.

In his book, "Deeper Dating," psychotherapist Ken Page states, "The places where we feel most broken often don't need to be fixed. What they need is to be heard."

He goes on further to say,

"Take a gu…