I think wanting to be liked is pro-social, so it's not inherently bad.

If you want to be liked so badly that it becomes crippling and changes your behaviour radically, that can be bad.

Wanting to be liked and behaving in a way that makes you pleasant to be around can be helpful in group situations too. It is considerate of the group dynamic, so it can be pretty adaptive.

I want to be liked too, but I try to be sure not to lose myself in the process. Sounds like you're describing something similar.