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.

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Part of being in relationship with other people is being faced with opinions and viewpoints you disagree with. It’s easy to dismiss the way other people think and feel when you don’t think or feel the ...

Emotional neglect is often subtle, and that's what makes it so hard to spot. Clinical psychologist Dr. Jonice Webb outlines ...

Some people move through life with a lingering sense that they’re always just outside the circle—watching, observing, but never quite belonging. That invisible wall remains even in rooms full of ...

In a healthy and fulfilling relationship, both partners uplift and support one another, creating an environment of emotional safety and mutual validation. However, there are times when one partner ...

If you've ever walked away from a conversation feeling dismissed, misunderstood, or just plain awful, then chances are, you encountered someone whose emotional intelligence could use some work. We all ...

A viral TikTok by @bigsiscasey has reignited an important conversation: what happens when an emotionally immature parent ...