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Revisit: The Hidden Harm of Invalidation: Building a Safe Space for Your Wife
Episode #1001
Most guys have good intentions. You want to be supportive. You want to lift her up. But what if the way you respond is actually doing the opposite of what you think?
In this episode, Doug sits down with Brad Holt to talk about something subtle but powerful: invalidation. It's one of the biggest blind spots men have in relationships—especially when it comes to trying to help, fix, or reassure.
From phrases like "You look great" to trying to talk her out of what she's feeling, you might be accidentally sending the message that you don't really hear her. And when that happens often…
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