Feeling seen feels good — but when approval from others starts shaping your self-worth, it can quietly turn addictive.

We live in a world that's obsessed with appearances. Scroll through social media for five minutes and you'll see endless ...

A hallmark of self-abandonment is a power imbalance where the longer you deny your needs by over-accommodating theirs, the ...

Love horoscopes are here for Monday, December 15, 2025, when Mars moves into Capricorn, shifting each zodiac sign's motivation when it comes to love. Mars in Capricorn represents a desire and ambition ...

In my time in Humboldt, I have experienced emboldened individuals who symbolically tear and tie their clothing. They find meaning in everything and they wear it with pride. I’ve met empowered people ...

The word “gaslighting” has caught fire in the past few years. It's deployed during fights with romantic partners, between family members, and across the Internet. Gaslighting occurs when someone makes ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I examine the importance of performing ...

A quietly powerful guide to recognizing when you’ve stopped performing for approval—and started living for yourself. At some point, we all want to be liked. To feel seen, appreciated, and understood.

We’re conditioned to chase connection like it’s the ultimate currency—swiping, texting, performing, belonging. But what if solitude isn’t a gap in your life—it’s the glue? In a culture that frames ...