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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So what is the appropriate response?[/quote] How about something like, [b]"That sounds hard."[/b] A little sympathy, and acknowledgement, instead of trying to "fix" the situation with dumb "advice."[/quote] Yes, this. "I'm so sorry, that sounds really difficult". If they are a friend (and it saddens me that so many of these have come from "friends"), perhaps [b]"it sounds like you're really having a hard time, can I do anything to help"[/b] or "you can always call me/talk to me when you need a shoulder". I know it's human instinct to try be "helpful" and "fix" things, but often people would just like to know they are heard, especially if the problem isn't something that is easily fixable (because trust me, if it were, I have already tried it).[/quote] sorry, that should say "...can I do anything to help [i]make it easier for you[/i]?"[/quote]
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