Jacqueline Newman

Yes, the big family joke is I was too aggressive to be a therapist.

I ended up in law school.

I ended up in law school.

But yes, I think it is a really big challenge.

But yes, I think it is a really big challenge.

But, you know, to your point, they're coming to me for a service and I'm not their therapist.

But to your point, they're coming to me for a service and I'm not their therapist.

And so it is very important that while I validate them, you know, and I acknowledge what they're going through, I don't always agree with them.

And so it is very important that while I validate them,

and I acknowledge what they're going through, I don't always agree with them.

And I say there's a difference between validation and agreement.

And I say there's a difference between validation and agreement.

So I can validate what you're feeling.

So I can validate what you're feeling, and I know how hurtful and how painful this is.

And I know how hurtful and how painful this is.

And I can also not agree that that's the best strategy to go.

And I can also not agree that that's the best strategy to go.

And I can also not agree that because a spouse cheats, that means they're a bad parent.

And I can also not agree that because a spouse cheats, that means they're a bad parent.

They could be a bad spouse, but they could still be a good parent.