How to Validate Someone
The need for validation, whether conscious or not, is universal. We all want to feel acceptable, worthy, and not-kooky in other people’s eyes.
But what is validation, anyway?
Most of us are a little fuzzy on this concept, and for good reason: Validation can be hard to come by in everyday life.
Let’s talk first about what validation feels like on the receiving end, and then we’ll look at how to do it.
Validation is a Gift
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