Instead of diving into 3 reasons she's unlikely to... - Deepstash

Instead of diving into 3 reasons she's unlikely to actually be fired (problem-solving), you might start by saying, I'm so sorry, honey. That sounds like a horrible experience. I'd be pretty worried too.

This initial validating statement will help your spouse feel like she's really being heard and that you're with her. When we're upset, most of us simply want to feel understood and that we're not alone. This is why learning to validate problems is such a helpful tool. It rearranges the relationship dynamic such that you're on the same team rather than rivals.

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