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 ...

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.

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 ...

Have you ever poured your heart out to a friend, only to have them dismiss your feelings or offer an overly simplistic "fix" ...