I do like to be liked, but I accept that not everyone is going to like me, and that's fine, I can live with that, and in most cases, work around it.
I wouldn't ever try and make someone like me - i approach everyone in exactly the same where as far as possible, and see what comes back.
I have always been frankly amazed if any woman finds me attractive (absolutely no false modesty here, it's just the way I am) because of my low self-image, although I know that my conversation and interest in others make me a valuable companion.