Validation in a relationship

Emotional validation is an important component of healthy relationships and a skill you can learn and improve. Find out how to practice it.

Learning how to be ok even when they're not ok is a key part of your journey out of 💔 Overfunctioning in Love and into ❤️‍🩹 Self-Restoration in Love ✨ Let them be uncomfortable. ✨ Let them struggle. ✨ Let them sit in the pile of their own emotions. It's wonderful and loving to offer validation of their discomfort, empathy, and support… …but do NOT step in and try to make it all better for them. That is THEIR work to do for themselves. You deserve a partner who knows how t...

Mindful Marriage on Instagram: "Validating statements soften hard conversations and make them more intimate. Here are a few examples. It is simple, but it makes a big difference in the connection you feel with your partner when things feel tense. Give it a try! 💙 ✨ How and when do YOU feel the most validated by your partner?"

Ideally, boundaries are communicated kindly & assertively. Focus on sharing how you feel & what you need in a respectful way, even if feeling anger & spite. While these are valid feelings, they are not always the most helpful when communicating boundaries. When you find yourself struggling to communicate your boundaries, remind yourself that doing so will support efforts to build and maintain the relationships that are important to you #fmf #boundaries #relationship