When it turns out you’re not going to get into a debate with Dean, it disarms him. There’s no need for him to fight you, if you don’t engage in a fight. ■ “Tell me more” shows that you were listening and heard what really bothered him. It also lowers his paranoia that you’re now going to come back at him for, in essence, dumping on you. ■ When you don’t take issue with Dean venting at you, he will finally begin to exhale. You’ll see it in his posture, in his face, and even in his breathing as he relaxes and lets go of his distress.
