Validating is about allowing the other to have and own their feelings and thoughts on an issue. Even if you don't agree you accept their right to have their feelings and view.
WW I can accept you feel strongly about x and that y is your view, however I don't agree but you have the right to think and feel that way. And I have the right to say.
It isn't fogging:
As in 'there may be something in what you say.' That is actually INVALIDATING. It has its place in abuse sitches, grey rock and NC. But it is dismissive.
Just saying, read up on validating please and know what INVALIDATING is too.
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Freedom is just another word for nothing left to loose. V 64, WAW
