In our relationships, we often seek someone who will validat... - D.W. Winnicott

"In our relationships, we often seek someone who will validate our existence rather than truly see us."

D.W. Winnicott Relationships

Psychoanalyst British 1896–1971

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"The mother's main task is to protect the infant from trauma."

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"The key to a happy marriage is communication."

"Marriage is about compromise and understanding."

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