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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

One of the golden rules that we are taught as children is to apologize when we have hurt or wronged someone. And while the words “I’m sorry” do not mitigate the actual harm done, we understand that ...

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 ...

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 ...

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