Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. More than a month into a mega post-holiday diet last weekend I collapsed in front of the television to watch ...

“I just need you to validate my feelings.” It's a phrase therapists, partners, and friends hear constantly—and it reveals something fascinating about our cultural moment. Validation has become the ...

There’s no doubt that a compliment from a cute guy can give anyone a little mood boost. But for some, male attention isn’t just nice to have—it can start to feel addicting. A late WYD text might be ...

Having a sound business model is crucial because it is the blueprint that guides a company’s actions and helps to align its business processes and strategies. It is a critical tool for internal ...

Nicole Fallon-Peek is a freelance journalist who has covered small business, careers and finance for 15 years. She is a small business owner and former managing editor of Business News Daily. Her work ...

Psychologist, author and adjunct instructor at Stanford University Caroline Fleck, PhD, has a new book out entitled Validation: How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your ...

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 ...

Got candles? Cake? A thoughtful gift? If so, then all that's left is to warm up your vocal chords ahead of singing “Happy Birthday” and signing the card. If you've picked out just the right one, but ...

Friends are the family we choose, and if you ask us, it’s always a good idea to say just how much they mean to you. One of the best occasions to celebrate a good friend is on their birthday. The big ...

Section 1. Purpose. It is the policy of the United States, and a purpose of this order, to provide a grand celebration worthy of the momentous occasion of the 250th anniversary of American ...