Make it a part of your communication toolbox. Validation is just so important and healing in highly charged moments. When we validate our mate’s feelings, it often averts a conflict or, at the very least, deescalates it. I think that’s because it ofte

[Tweet “The key to opening your spouse’s heart is the validation or acknowledgement of your mate’s feelings.”] When this happens, your spouse will feel emotionally connected to you—like you’ve just given them an “emotional hug!” Validation

Wife: "Your'e not listening." Me: Learning how to validate your spouse is a critical skill in a marriage. If you don't get good at this, you'll fight more, and ...