I wish I could help - but I'm kind of in the same boat as you right now. I believe the need for a man's approval is an innate, residual-instinctive-survival need from 'cave-man' times. Although no longer logical for self-sufficient modern women, we still have that need deep within us that says our survival depends on him. Just a theory I've always had to explain that requirement for approval. I wish I could get past it as well, and arrive at a place where the Self can provide the feelings of worthiness I need from a man. It's difficult to overcome, and I think even more difficult for men and women to understand/articulate in a relationship... Best of luck.. I'll be following this thread.. Perhaps someone will come along that can help us both!
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