When a friend, family member, or even coworker loses a loved one, it's hard to know what to say. Words fall short in the face of something as devastating as death, especially if you can't comfort them ...

Nothing compares to the pain of losing a loved one. When those dark days come — and unfortunately they do for most everyone — the support of family and friends brings much-needed comfort. But knowing ...

It's never easy to know what to write in a sympathy card for a friend, family member, or coworker. But even if you feel uncomfortable or aren’t sure what to say, that doesn’t mean you should ...

This column originally ran in 2023. DEAR MISS MANNERS: We all know that RIP stands for “rest in peace.” Is it OK to write RIP in a sympathy card or in a comment on social media as a response to ...

Last year I got a Christmas letter from an old business friend letting me know what he’s been doing, and in it he wrote about his wife passing away. For some reason, I did not respond right away with ...