Respond when a friend is disappointed
https://linespark.ifix.xin/conversation-guides/respond-to-a-friends-disappointment/

Acknowledge the news and ask what support would help before offering fixes or a positive spin.

What the friend actually shared



What you know about how they feel



The kind of support you can realistically offer


MY REVIEW / DRAFT


CHECKLIST
[ ] I acknowledged the news without minimizing it
[ ] I used their stated feelings or asked an open question
[ ] Advice is requested rather than imposed
[ ] Any support I offered is realistic and optional

Remove any sentence that tells them how quickly to recover or what the event must mean. Keep one opening that lets them choose the kind of support.