"If you aren't sure what to call the feeling, give it a name." Why does naming matter? Giving a name to a feeling makes it a real thing you can interact with. Naming makes identification possible. Without identification, you'd be re-reacting to the feeling rather than responding to it. Names give feelings validity, acknowledgement, and respect. Validity is about deservingness. You chose the feeling because you felt it was significant enough to invite for a discussion. It is g