Oh man. I am a talked and a fixer too. The listening and validating are learned traits and tak practice. W recently reaffirmed her position on leaving which felt like a punch to the gut and I didn't do a very good job at validating. You live and you learn (hopefully).
Very wise words uRworthy!
M 37 W 36 T22 M14 D8 D4 8/2012 distanced BD 11/2012 (likely wants D. Feelings have changed.) W move out date: June 8th.