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A more supportive response would be to acknowledge her emotions without bringing in unnecessary comparisons. You could say something like, “I’m really sorry you’re going through this. Breakups are tough, and it’s okay to feel upset about it.”
This kind of empathetic response validates Jane’s feelings and assures her that it’s okay to feel what she’s feeling without guilt or judgment attached.
3) Offering unsolicited advice
Renowned psychologist Dr. Carl Rogers once said, “When someone really hears you without passing judgment on you, without trying to take responsibility for you, without trying to mold you, it feels damn good!”
