Is it normal to want to be validated?
Yep.Totally normal
Yes. Wanting validation is a normal human need: most people like feeling understood, appreciated, or reassured now and then.
Wanting someone to notice your effort, agree that your feelings make sense, or tell you you’re doing okay is very human. We’re social creatures; a little reassurance can help you feel connected and less alone.
People differ in how much validation they want, and needing it sometimes doesn’t mean you’re needy or weak. It may be worth paying attention if your sense of worth depends almost entirely on other people’s approval, or you find yourself repeatedly seeking reassurance that never sticks. Otherwise, wanting a kind word is just part of being a person.