Martin and his wife, Leane, frequently argue over housework. Leane accuses him of doing less work around the house and increasing her workload. Which of the following responses from Martin involves validation?
A) "How can you say this? I do so much work around the house!"
B) "I hate housework and I will not do it. I am sorry."
C) "I understand why you say this. But please understand that I work longer hours than you, and I'm tired by the time I get back."
D) "I feel very annoyed when you treat this as a big issue. This is a trivial issue and not one worth fighting over."
C) "I understand why you say this. But please understand that I work longer hours than you, and I'm tired by the time I get back."
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