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.

Emotionally safe partners are not flawless, but they are consistent in the security, validation and open-mindedness they offer. Here’s what emotional safety looks like behind closed doors. Emotional ...

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 ...

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 ...

Emotional intelligence often predicts happiness, life quality, and relationship satisfaction, according to a study published ...

Emotional neglect is heavy and those overlooked feelings from our early years can leave a lasting imprint on our adult lives. While it might not be dinner party conversation, understanding the nuances ...

People who were raised by an emotionally distant mom grapple with understanding their own needs. Many of us fail to realize how much of our behavior as adults is connected to the way we grew up. From ...

Ever wondered why your heart does a little happy dance when your partner brings home your favorite takeout without asking? Or why a simple “I’m proud of you” text makes your whole day? Turns out, ...