Most of the people whose opinions we most times sort after aren't for us and most of the people whose opinion matters to us are not even for us. Their opinion about us doesn't matter the same way their friendship with us doesn't matter especially those whose opinions pull us down and make us feel less of ourselves.
It doesn't mean that we can not ask for their opinions about a certain matter or choice or decision but whenever their opinions, or choice for us frequently tend to make us doubt ourselves and what we believe, then we need to take a step back and reflect.
Most times, their opinions aren't worth the stress, and their thought about us isn't worth the trial, so there is no need to reach out to them. Discover who we are, appreciate it, and strategize with it, no wrong to ask but ask from people who even though want to show us our wrongs don't put us down trying to do it.
The truth is, we are priceless, and we don't need anyone's approval to carry out our greatness but as they say, no man is an island, so it is okay to ask questions and make findings necessary not with people who tend to pull us down with their words.
They may be our family, friends, or lovers, but it doesn't mean they have such right to tall down on us or make some critical decisions that concern our lives. This means that sometimes without their knowledge or yours, they're solely against you and what will take you to great heights.
Sometimes people call you prideful not because you have pride but because you can't be their puppet and it disturbs them a lot. Do what works for you and let others say what they need to say, anyway, everyone will be alright.
