(a) hope her shoudler is feeling better and (b) hope she has a nice holiday.
She simply replied saying she will be fine, then asked me to hoover the house and empty the bins when she's gone!
I just replied "Yes I can do that." - is this ok validating?
Originally Posted by "HuffPost
Validation.. means that when your partner tells you about their day, or shares their feelings, you stay with them in the moment, honoring their experience. ... It's a way of showing you understand and accept their thoughts and feelings just as they are.
Validation isn't about doing what your partner wants, it's about showing you understand them. Helping prepare the house for the real estate agent isn't validation, but is sensible if you want to sell the house.
