While you probably don’t need me to state the obvious for you, I will. No one wants to write a sympathy card. It sucks. Someone that you care about lost someone that they care about, and that’s never ...

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 ...

A condolence letter is a note expressing your sympathy. It can be a great source of comfort for someone grieving the loss of ...

You know that feeling when you sit down to write a condolence card and the page just stares back at you? It's hard to fit love and loss into a few lines, and that's okay. If you're wondering what to ...

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 ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We all know that R.I.P. stands for “rest in peace.” Is it okay to write R.I.P. in a sympathy card or in a comment on social media as a response to someone announcing a death of a ...

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