My boss gave me feedback I didn't like, so I went and asked a colleague. Then another. I kept going until someone finally told me what I wanted to hear, and I held onto that one. I call it getting perspective. Really I'm just shopping around until somebody agrees.
More people experience this than they realize.
When you dislike feedback, you keep asking others until someone gives the answer you wanted.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.