Validating doesn't mean you agree but that you understand the other persons POV. "I understand that you think/feel ___________." You are acknowledging their feelings and thoughts, shows you are listening and that you are considering them.
I guess that is a good point when you put it like that.
Kevin
Me 36, W 37 M: 08/02/97 D13, D9 1st Bomb 02/08 Reconciled 04/08 2nd Bomb: 09/08 W filed for D 02/04/09 Separated 03/09 D dismissed 06/09/09 Still separated...