“It’s not your job to like me – it’s mine.”
~ Byron Katie
You’ll never know for sure the beliefs or the filters that others see you through. And, try as you may, present all the facts to the contrary, you may never get them to change those beliefs. Don’t let it get you down though, my friend, all that ever really matters is how you feel about yourself.
So rather than seeking someone else’s approval, seek your own. Drop any harsh judgments of yourself and others and summon all the love, compassion, and patience necessary to be able to deliver your own approval under any and all circumstances. Remember, we are all simply doing the best we can from where we are with what we have.
Love yourself, my friend. There is nothing in the world that will serve you better.