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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...