I view validation as the verbalization of water rolling off of a ducks back.

In most cases the LBSer lets the MLCer vent without engaging the venting personally.

I said most cases.

It is up to the LBSer to determine if there is a grain of truth in the ranting and venting. Because...there often is.


Experience is a brutal teacher, but you learn. My God, do you learn. - C.S. Lewis

Life is usually all about how you handle Plan B. - Jack3Beans

Listen without defending; Speak without offending - FaithinAK

TRUST THE PROCESS - Cadet