Dysfunctional Relationships

Seeking Validation from Dysfunctional Relationships: How to recognize you’re doing it and how to stop

What is Validation?

Validation is checking or proving the accuracy of something. It is making or declaring something legally or officially acceptable. It is recognition or affirmation that a person or their feelings and opinions are valid and worthwhile. Oxford languages.

What are Dysfunctional Relationships?

Dysfunctional relationships are relationships that aren’t functioning well. They are toxic. They serve no clear purpose. They are intimate relationships, social relationships with friends, family, co-workers, significant others, etc. These are relationships that bring out negative emotions which are filled with pain, struggle, and challenges instead of peace, joy, and happiness.

What does it look like?

Consistently seeking validation from people who have rejected you, an apology, someone acknowledging “your right”, praise, feeling accepted, being valued and more. You struggle with brief moments of escape. When things get tough and longing sets in you want to return. You turn back because it’s familiar. Your heart and emotions send impulsive behaviors to your mind for you to act; do something. You reject the new because its unfamiliar. It’s new and you have no experience with it so you’re left in a fearful state. We have a solution. Connect today.