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 ...

Validation shows that you’re there, you get it, and you care. It’s not praise, problem-solving, or agreement. Below, Fleck shares five key insights from her new book. Listen to the audio version—read ...

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Although attention-seeking behaviors often stem from internal discomfort and personal insecurities, a 2025 study argues that they can have “ripple effects” on the social dynamics of a group setting, ...