Please do read the last page of posts from the Law of Attraction forum: //www.curezone.org/forums/f.asp?f=595
I think you'll get a lot out of them. We've been covering many aspects of relationships.
Don't be put off by the forum name :-) it means that we can create our own path to a more joyous reality, no matter where we are now .. by consciously choosing the thoughts we think and by focusing on what we want (as opposed to what we don't want).
Who would you be without the thought you need someone to approve of you? Think that through .. you'll be surprised with plenty of insights.
Please join me in a Byron Katie prayer: "God, spare me from the desire for love, approval or appreciation! Amen." One of my favourites - short and to the point :-)