Everyone wants to feel that they matter. They want to be heard and seen, and they want their feelings to be understood and accepted. Validation helps a person feel cared for and supported. Yet, too ...

Validation is the act, process, or instance of validating. The act of validation, when used for emotional health and interpersonal relationships, means recognizing, establishing, or illustrating the ...

Validation shows that you’re there, you get it, and you care. It’s not praise, problem-solving, or agreement. Below, Fleck shares five key insights from her new book. Listen to the audio version—read ...