totally agree...we are human, we do have egos...and even though some may like the stroking, not everyone needs it....obviously that should be our aspiration.
which brings to mind the flip side of not depending on what people think...anyone else out there picked on in school because you did not fit the footplayer or cheerleader criteria.....?
which is part of the reason many people need adult life stroking....even the ones who were envied....is all they knew sometimes...being pretty, athletic, handsome, popular....some never get beyond thinking they are going get by on anything but their looks.
and look at society....some "pretty people" that aren't particular bright do get hired and promoted.
and there are some traditionally beautiful people who are brilliant!
that's what makes it go 'round
