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

Can’t stop checking, Googling, or asking for reassurance? How discomfort with uncertainty fuels anxiety, and what you can do instead of reassurance-seeking.

Sometimes, we all crave a little pat on the back or a thumbs-up from those around us. It's human nature to seek out validation, but it’s easy to slip into needy territory without realizing it. This ...

While millions chase validation through perfectly filtered selfies, psychologists have discovered that those who rarely post ...

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 ...