Category: Validation

• Am I Your Soft Place to Fall? Video

  

  Today, I’m sharing another video in our series of “sloppy expectations” in marriage. I explore the best way to respond to our spouses when we are confronted by how we’ve hurt them.     What thoughts typically run through your head when your spouse shares how you’ve hurt them?    What do you think could help you to look…

  BethSteffaniak

  October 19, 2014

  Acceptance, Anger, Apologies, Choices, Christ-Centered, Communication, Conflict, Confrontation, Humility, Positive Focus, Realistic Expectations, Responsibility, Self-Protection, Self-Reflection, Validation, Vulnerability

  Apology, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Humility, Responsibility

• 5 Ways to be Safe for Your Spouse

  Today we’re excited to have a guest post from my blogging buddy, Linda Stoll! She has graciously offered to help lighten my load this week while I continue with my radiation treatment. If you don’t know Linda, you really should get to know her! Not only is she an insightful and resource-FULL blogger, but she’s…

  BethSteffaniak

  February 9, 2014

  Acceptance, Communication, Encouragement, Grace, Listening Skills, Validation

  Emotional Safety, Listening Skills, Validation

• Validation Does Not Equal Agreement

  Recently I had a comment on my post, How to Validate Your Spouse’s Feelings. It read: “How do I validate my wife’s feelings when I disagree with the facts she is basing those feelings on? I understand the feelings but want to help her recognize the distorted facts so she doesn’t have to feel hurt.”…

  BethSteffaniak

  June 12, 2013

  Communication, Conflict, Validation, Wedded Wednesday

• Consumed – The Negative Side of Blogging

  Have you noticed how the Olympic games have captured the world’s attention? Viewers are consumed by the footage of the opening ceremonies, competitions and rivalries. As for the athletes, they’ve trained relentlessly for this world event for years—some for decades—and are consumed with winning.  Opening Ceremony of 2012 London Olympic Games It’s true that sometimes…

  BethSteffaniak

  July 30, 2012

  Addictions, Affairs, Balance, Christ-Centered, Contentment, Love for God, Mess Makers, Serving, Surrender, Validation, Workaholic, Worry