why do we crave validation?

Lately I’ve found myself constantly seeking external validation. This made me think about what causes me to do that and why do I do it!? In this episode we discuss where attention seeking tendencies come from, how to stop seeking outside approval, and what histrionic personality disorder is. My sources: https://psychcentral.com/health/steps-to-stop-seeking-approval-from-others#why-we-seek-validation https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9743-histrionic-personality-disorder#:~:text=For%20people%20with%20histrionic%20personality,or%20inappropriately%20to%20get%20attention. https://www.healthshots.com/mind/mental-health/need-for-validation-and-its-effects-on-mental-health/amp