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Healthy conflicts involve active listening and validation from "summary" of The Relationship Cure by John Gottman, PhD,Joan DeClaire
When it comes to conflict in relationships, it's essential to remember that healthy conflicts involve active listening and validation. Active listening means truly tuning in to what your partner is saying, without interrupting or thinking about your response while they're speaking. It requires you to focus on their words, their tone, and their body language, in order to fully understand their perspective. Validation is about acknowledging your partner's feelings and point of view, even if you don't necessarily agree with them. It's a way of saying, "I hear you, and I understand where you're coming from." Validation doesn't mean you have to give in to their point of view, but rather it shows empathy and respect for their feelings. When you practice active listening and validation during conflicts, you create a safe space for open communication and understanding. Instead of escalating the conflict with defensiveness or criticism, you can ...
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