This might sound like a strange comparison, but it’s been on my mind lately. In my line of work, we spend years proving a drug’s efficacy through rigorous trials and peer-reviewed data before it earns any trust. It needs that external validation to be considered viable. It got me wondering does personal confidence, especially in dating, require the same kind of proven track record? Or is it something you can build and project from within, without needing constant external approval? I’d love to hear how others navigate building that self-assurance without feeling like they need a stamp of approval from every interaction.