How to validate someone? Therapist shares tips

From being a good listener to normalising their emotions, here are a few ways by which we can validate someone.

Published on: Jun 28, 2023 4:36 PM IST

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In a relationship, it is important to validate the other person. Just like we sometimes look out for validation from our partners, our partners may also be doing the same. Sometimes just listening to their perspective or speaking to them and having a heart-to-heart conversation can make them feel seen and heard. "The most important thing you can do for someone is listen and let them know they aren’t crazy and how they feel makes sense," wrote Therapist Amanda E. White. Here are a few ways by which we can validate someone. (Unsplash)

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We should always listen to the point of view of the other person. This will help us to understand them and the situation from their opinion.  (Unsplash)

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Without judging them, we should be able to understand their perspective and reflect on the same. We can also ask follow-up questions if required.  (Unsplash)

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It is okay to feel emotions and express them – we should learn to normalise the way they are feeling.  (Unsplash)

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In case we are close to the person, and we know how their life has been, we can also add context to make the support more personal.  (Unsplash)

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While we validate the other person, we do not necessarily need to agree with them. We can still show our support for the way they feel without accepting the way they behaved.  (Unsplash)