What the rise of AI in dating and relationships means — and where human connection still matters most. Picture this: you’ve just had a confusing interaction with someone you’re dating. Instead of calling your best friend or sitting in discomfort,
The journey to adulthood is paved with countless moments of childhood. In a child we see innocence, wonder, hope, and unknowing dependency. Oftentimes, in reflecting on our childhood, we find precious memories of meaning coupled with aches of desires unfulfilled
Validation from others helps us feel understood and safe. Validating different parts of ourselves – especially the parts we are ashamed of – helps to align our goals and gain self-assuredness. I was out with my toddler son when he
Is wanting validation from others a sign of weakness? Yes, and that’s not a bad thing. When we validate someone, we make them stronger. In fact, the words “valid” and “value” come from the same Latin root “valere,” or what
