Marriage Minute – A Little Validation
Sometimes we just need to validate our spouse’s feelings. Listen without interrupting, empathize, understand, care, give them a hug. However, sometimes our response goes to parceling out fixes or just saying, “You shouldn’t feel that way”. I know I’m guilty of this as a guy. It’s so simple, “Don’t feel that way” as if that’s cased closed and problem solved. Listen without cutting your spouse off, or jumping to conclusions, or judging them for what they’re saying. Seek to understand it. You all have a fantastic weekend!! ~~ Bill