"I understand." "So you are saying you feel X......" Etc.
Her feelings are not your responsibility and you shouldn't apologize when she feels certain ways. Validation is about understanding how she feels, not apologizing for it. I take issue with validation statements that include "I am sorry."
M(53), W(54),D(19) M-23, T-25 Bomb Drop - Dec.23, 2017 Ring and Piecing since March 2018