Sentence examples for longing for validation from inspiring English sources

According to the author, the 40th president was said to have "no ego" or any need to satisfy some sort of emotional longing for validation, and therefore he didn't give critics nearly as much to go on.

When a dog gets in a box or hides under the duvet or wears a funny hat, it is because he is desperately trying to impress you – longing for your validation and approval.

They're on the march, angry at times, but mostly needful, longing for authority's blessing, its validation of their chosen identities.

Longing for retribution is longing for retribution.

(SUD + ASD 2) I was longing for a relationship for a long time, because that's the standard.

— Increased longing for community.

Readers are left longing for a sequel.

"Wow," I said, longing for a photo.

I understood what they were longing for.

I was longing for the Bee Gees.

So you find yourself longing for fabulous clothes and heels.