“Unlocking Compassion: The 9 Phrases That Can Deepen an Emotionally Wounded Woman’s Pain – and What You Should Say Instead!”
6) Trying to fix her
A friend of mine, let’s call her Lisa, was going through a rough phase after a major life disappointment.
One day, we were talking about it and I found myself saying, “You need to stop dwelling on it. You should do this… or try that…”
The moment these words left my mouth, I saw her face change. It wasn’t comfort or relief I saw, but more pain.
When interacting with an emotionally wounded woman like Lisa, it’s important to remember that your role isn’t to fix her or remedy her situation. She isn’t broken. She’s going through a difficult time and needs understanding and empathy, not a repair manual.
