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Article
Publication Date
11-29-2024
Abstract
"Years ago, a friend confronted me about something that shifted my perspective on communication. They told me I wasn’t validating them enough. Instead of listening to their frustrations, I would jump into 'fix-it' mode—offering solutions, mediating, or even defending the other person. At the time, I thought I was helping. But their frustration was clear: 'I don’t need you to solve this. I just need someone to listen.'
That feedback stayed with me. It made me wonder: What does it mean to validate someone’s feelings? Is listening enough? And what happens when validation crosses the line into gossip? This is a question I still wrestle with, especially because, let’s face it—gossip, no matter how grounded or principled we are, has an irresistible pull."
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The author
Recommended Citation
Nawar, E. (2024, Nov. 29). Validation versus gossip: A fine line dilemma. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/validation-versus-gossip-fine-line-dilemma-nawar-mba-ma-mlis-wqfic/
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This article was originally published on LinkedIn in 2024.