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Tug of validation Listen to the audio first(Not mandatory though) Rafi sahab's voice echoes, "he banane sanvarne kaa jab hi mazaa, koi dekhne vaala ashiq to ho". Rafi sahab once said this line with such ease and charm, but if you listen closely, it’s more than romance. It reflects something that all of us feel deep down: The joy of doing something often depends on someone watching, noticing, and appreciating. That line, from the song “Badan Pe Sitare Lapete Hue,” beautifully captures what we call validation. Validation is the feeling of being seen, heard, or understood. It’s when someone says, “Yes, I get you. You’re right to feel this way.” It can come from others (external validation) or from within (self-validation). And whether we admit it or not, most of us constantly look for it. Even me. Even this blog. Somewhere deep down, I’m writing this for validation too. To be understood. To be felt. To be seen. Let’s be honest: validation feels good. It motivates us. It make...