English phrase from drama scenes

Polite Ways to Say "must be difficult"

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Polite
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Comfort

It must be difficult to find out that your

It means the speaker is acknowledging that this discovery would be very painful.

From Marry The Wrong Bride, Episode 37

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone comments on how painful it must be to learn your husband loves another woman.

Usage Scenario

Use this to show sympathy in a serious relationship conversation. It sounds natural but is too specific for most everyday situations.

Better ways to say it

1
It must be difficult to find out your husband is in love with someone else.
2
That must be hard to hear.
3
I can imagine how painful that is.

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