You can't control how other people see you, so needing — or demanding — that someone else understand your perspective has always seemed like a flaw to me. And depending on the approval of others feels ...

Crystal Run Healthcare is a multi-specialty group medical practice headquartered in Middletown, N.Y., which provides services primarily in Orange and Sullivan Counties of New York. The group was ...

Wanting to feel understood, validated, and appreciated by others is at the core of everyone’s humanity — it’s what bonds us, fuels our connections, and sparks shared experiences in people meeting for ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Sometimes, we find ourselves searching for approval ...

“I just need you to validate my feelings.” It's a phrase therapists, partners, and friends hear constantly—and it reveals something fascinating about our cultural moment. Validation has become the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. Some leaders or work cultures may not consistently provide ...