Maybe it's the way you're wording your validation? Try playing with your wording.
Instead of "I'm sorry you had such a busy week" try something like "Hope your busy week didn't wear you out too much; I know how that goes and hooo boy!" or something.
Just a thought. Hang in there. *hug*
BF:40 M:33 SD: 12 T: 8, never married, no kids together BD: 8/4, "I'm just done", "...too tired and burnt to try". PA confirmed 8/5 "It happened, but it's been over for almost a year".
