Feeling seen feels good — but when approval from others starts shaping your self-worth, it can quietly turn addictive.

We live in a world that's obsessed with appearances. Scroll through social media for five minutes and you'll see endless ...

Validation means to express understanding and acceptance of another person's internal experience, whatever that might be. Validation does not mean you agree or approve. Validation builds relationships ...

Everyone wants to feel that they matter. They want to be heard and seen, and they want their feelings to be understood and accepted. Validation helps a person feel cared for and supported. Yet, too ...