Approval Seeking

Human Nature

Why Do People Become More Hated the More They Want to Be Loved?

Why do people become more hated the more they seek love and validation? Through the story of Emperor Nero, this article explores approval seeking, social media addiction, false praise, loneliness, and the psychology behind the human desire to be loved.
Human NatureLessons From HistoryModern SocietyPsychology
Cultural Icons

Why Do People Perform “Happiness”?

Why do people feel the need to appear happy? Through the story of Marie Antoinette and the Affair of the Diamond Necklace, this article explores social media, approval seeking, performative happiness, and the danger of living through a manufactured image.
Cultural IconsHistorical FiguresHuman NatureLessons From HistoryModern SocietyPsychologyQueens & EmpressesUncategorizedWomen of Tragedy