Nathaniel BrandenAll positive interactions with other human beings involve, to some degree, the experience of visibility-- that is, the experience of being seen and understood.
About This Quote
This statement speaks to how people connect. To be visible is to be seen by someone, which means you are open for us for appraisal. And to be appraised is to be examined or judged. To have your needs met is to have someone see your needs and have the ability to fulfill them. Hence the experience of visibility, the ability to connect with others, ultimately results in satisfaction.
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