The question can be simple such as choosing something to wear. I often find myself asking my daughter if my decision is ok...? Am I going to embarass myself with my choice. Or it can be more difficult; a life changing question. A question that we think we know the answer to, but still seek out someone with a whit of sensibilities to confirm and direct us to what we really knew was the best choice anyway. Affirmation.
When I go to a client's home for a staging consultation, I give confirmation. I tediously look through each room, discerning the feel of the space. In our homes, we surround ourselves with comforts or visuals that give a heartstring's snapshot of a memory. But if it comes time to sell a home, those visuals need to be downplayed. A miniature lighthouse display on a mantle or a photo spread of the grandkids might be better in a box for a while, as you have potential clients coming through your home.
There can be times my suggestions are met with surprise or a little push back. There is wonder at my mere suggestion of putting away the 4 foot cat scratch post.
Yet more often than not I am met with "Oh, we thinking of doing that but didn't know if it is important." Validation. Comfort
Often we just need someone to come along and tell us its ok.
