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 ...

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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 ...

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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 is expected to sign legislation aimed at providing some legal protection to medical providers who express sympathy or compassion to patients or their families. The Republican ...

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 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Family members of Jeremy Christian, the suspect in last week's gruesome MAX train attack, released a statement expressing sympathy for the victims. The Christian Family offer their ...

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 ...