Your best friend just had a terrible day. She vents to you about feeling overwhelmed at work, an argument with her partner, and how she can't seem to catch a break. You want to help, so you ...

When someone is upset or angry, whether justifiably or not, the most productive thing to do is to validate their feelings. Emotional validation will make them feel seen and be far more receptive to ...

While emotional validation is an essential ingredient of love, it’s not sufficient on its own. Being seen provides relief while being loved provides consistency, accountability and mutual investment.

I go to the park every day. Yesterday, I overheard a mom talking to her five-year-old who’d scraped his knee. “I know that ...

It’s a natural human impulse, but it can become a negative thing in your life.