John had always been a confident and self-assured person. He had a good job, a loving family, and many friends who admired him for his intelligence and charm. However, all of that changed when he started working for a new company.
At first, everything seemed fine. He was excited about his new job, and he worked hard to prove himself. But as time went on, he started to notice that his boss and some of his co-workers treated him differently. They would ignore him in meetings, belittle his ideas, and make fun of his appearance.
John didn’t know what to do. He felt isolated and alone, and he didn’t understand why people were treating him this way. He tried to talk to his boss about it, but he was dismissed and told to toughen up.
As the mistreatment continued, John’s appearance began to change. He stopped taking care of himself, stopped dressing well, and stopped socializing with friends. He felt disoriented and disconnected from his former self.
One day, as John was walking home from work, he saw a couple walking hand in hand. They looked so happy and in love, and he felt a strong desire for that kind of connection. He realized that he had been searching for love and approval from his boss and co-workers, but he had been looking in the wrong place.
John decided to start focusing on himself and his own well-being. He started exercising, eating healthy, and spending time with friends who cared about him. He also started looking for a new job where he could feel appreciated and respected.
It wasn’t easy, but slowly John began to feel like himself again. He realized that he didn’t need approval from others to be happy and fulfilled. He had learned that the most important love and approval he needed was his own.