Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 day agoValidation Connects Us
Validation recognizes the kernel of truth in others' experiences, reduces defensiveness, restores self-trust, and fosters emotional regulation and connection.
I say: "My son hasn't spoken to me for a long time." The response I get is: "It is what it is." I say: "I'm anxious about my blood test results." The response I get is: "It is what it is." I say: "Some part of me regrets never having had children." The response I get is: "It is what it is."