Petula Dvorak was correct in her assertion that it is not an easy job to express sympathy to someone who has lost a loved one. I have certainly wondered in that situation whether I had picked the ...

Learn about the differences between empathy and sympathy. This article also looks at some frequently asked questions.

If you have lost a close family member, friend, or romantic partner, you know how painful those early days, weeks, and maybe years can be. In the immediate aftermath, you may receive a variety of ...

DEAR ABBY: Sometimes, when I offer sympathy to someone about a difficult situation they are experiencing by saying, “I’m sorry,” that person will respond by saying, “It’s not your fault,” or “No need ...

When one of my clients experienced discrimination in the workplace, she confided in a colleague. She had hoped to feel understood, validated, and supported. Instead, her colleague’s response made her ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — When a friend or family member is dealing with a death, many of us look for the best way to share our sympathy. But sometimes, knowing the right thing to say or do can be ...

Whenever you utilize sympathy and empathy in your life, you’re sharing the very best of what you can offer both yourself and others. That’s why it’s important for all of us to manage the role they ...

Most of us will be called upon at some time—perhaps many times—to express sympathy to a friend who has lost a loved one. This is not easy, but it’s terribly important. Having recently lost my daughter ...

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has passed a new law that allows physicians to express sympathy to patients and families without fear of a malpractice lawsuit, according to an MLive news report. According ...

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In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka that have left some 290 dead (and many more injured), a number of prominent Democratic politicians and ex-politicians have taken to Twitter to express ...