I agree with you LITB. zip it. Reminds me of how women like to be heard and men like to problem solve.
You probably already know this but when she talks just repeat what she's saying. It's called, reflecting.
I know what you mean about struggling with this. We are so used to having a certain conversation but it's with practice that we need to improve our listening skills ;-)
M 42 H 39 T10 (-2yrs separation) S8 D5 DD 7/30/11 (EA&PA) Reconciled 6/2013 Separation in works 1/2017