What to say instead:
“They touched so many lives. I know they meant a lot to you.” Acknowledge the loss without comparing or minimizing it.
3. “I know exactly how you feel.”
Even if you’ve dealt with a similar loss, grief is deeply personal and varies from person to person. Saying “I know how you feel” can make the conversation about you, rather than the person who is currently grieving. It may also come off
as arrogant or ruthless if your relationship with loss is different from theirs.
What to say instead:
“I can’t imagine what you’re going through, but I’m here for you.” Showing support without making assumptions goes a long way.
