The only catch is, I don't think he does understand how she feels about it.
That's why the specific wording. "I understand how you feel that way." Not "I understand how you feel."
Also, if she happens to feel safer about opening up, he might start to better understand [i]how[/] she feels.
- All for the kids - Me:34, W:35 M:7, T:13 S6, D3 + my D15 from previous marriage July 2011 "I think I need a separation" W filed D September Currently living apart - she has the house, I rent a room