"Venting is about getting things off your chest-not literally, like a bra or a barbell, but figuratively. It's when you find some way to express and release strong negative emotions such as irritation, frustration, sadness, or anger. The goal is not necessarily to find an immediate solution but to let things out-sort of like a fart-to reduce the stress that's building up inside. And having such periodic releases is important."
"Venting and validation should be part of any close personal relationship, whether romantic or platonic. Venting is about expressing to someone, releasing, and getting off your chest strong negative emotions. Validation is when someone or something else genuinely offers you and your feelings approval and acceptance. If those close to you aren't offering you opportunities for the two V's, let them know and see what happens."
Venting means expressing and releasing strong negative emotions like irritation, frustration, sadness, or anger without necessarily seeking solutions. Periodic venting reduces internal stress and prevents emotional, mental, and physical harm from pent-up feelings. Validation means offering genuine approval and acceptance of someone's feelings and experiences. Both venting and validation function as essential emotional supports in close romantic and platonic relationships. When partners or friends do not provide opportunities for venting and validation, individuals should communicate their needs and observe responses to assess relational support.
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