Tag: Validation

• How to Validate Your Spouse in the Conflicts of Marriage

  

  Have you ever desperately wanted your spouse to validate your feelings but have been left feeling unheard, judged, or simply misunderstood instead? That’s because . . . [bctt tweet=”One primary way to open ourselves up with our spouses is to validate or acknowledge their feelings. And one primary way to shut their hearts down is […]

  BethSteffaniak

  January 24, 2021

  Acceptance, Affirmation, Alienation, Blaming, Communication, Conflict, Connection, Conversation, Differences, Discouragement, Emotions, Empathy, Encouragement, Engagement, Listening Skills, Marriage, Openness, Positive Focus, Realistic Expectations, Validation, Vulnerability, Wounds

  Bible, Communication, Connect, Connection, Conversation, Empathy, Listening, Listening Skills, Validate, Validation

• How to Stop Being Controlled by Your Phone in Marriage

  

  Have you ever gotten angry with your spouse for constantly being distracted by their cell phone while you’re together? I’m not here to judge you if you have. Especially since I’ve gotten my nose out of joint over my husband’s phone usage a time or two. Worse still, I’ve been guilty of going overboard with […]

  BethSteffaniak

  November 1, 2020

  Accountability, Addictions, Alienation, Balance, Bible Study, Bible Study Tools, Boundaries, Christ-Centered, Communication, Connection, Control, Discouragement, Encouragement, Focus, Marriage, Negotiation, Out of Balance Series, Priorities, Self-awareness, Togetherness, Validation

  Balance, Boundaries, Cell Phone, Communication, Connection, Control, Focus, Marriage, Out of Balance, Phone, Respect, Togetherness, Validation

• How ‘Stranger Things’ is like the ‘Fine Art’ of Listening (& Linkup)

  

  My husband and I have been watching the Netflix series “Stranger Things” lately, and I see a metaphor in that show that perfectly illustrates the “Fine Art” of listening. What is it? Well, let me lay some groundwork before I reveal that answer. There’s no hiding the fact that my husband and I have had some […]

  BethSteffaniak

  September 19, 2017

  Alienation, Anger, Attitude, Back to School Series, Choices, Communication, Conflict, Connection, Conversation, Emotions, Empathy, Encouragement, From Messes to Messages Linkup, Listening Skills, Marriage, Openness, Positive Focus, Self-sacrifice, Validation, Withdrawal

  Anger, Communication, Conflict, Connection, Conversation, Empathy, Listening, Questions, Validation

• How to Affirm Your Mate Printable

  

  It’s been quite a challenge to get back on track with the blog since vacationing and celebrating my son’s wedding. Add to that, my laptop has a major issue that has left several computer geeks stumped and you might understand why I’m taking yet another break from my Sloppy Joe Times. I will be back, […]

  BethSteffaniak

  June 28, 2015

  Acceptance, Affection, Affirmation, Bonding, Communication, Encouragement, Love, Positive Focus, Validation

  Affirmation, Communication, Positive Focus, Validation

• Will you validate how I feel? Video

  Today I’m continuing the conversation on the difficulty of receiving your spouse’s hurt. For me, I’ve discovered that I have a faulty belief that interferes and hinders my ability to validate my spouse in those moments. I’d love it if you’d take 3+ minutes out of your day to check it out!     Are there […]

  BethSteffaniak

  November 2, 2014

  Acceptance, Anger, Avoidance, Bonding, Confrontation, False Beliefs, Listening Skills, Respect, Sloppy Joe Time Video, Validation, Vulnerability

  Communication, Conflict, Faulty Beliefs, Listening Skills, Validation

• 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