how to tell a friend you lost something of theirs?
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['Accept responsibility for your mistake. Simply bite the bullet and tell them what happened right away. ... ', 'Present a plan to replace the lost item using your own money whenever possible.', 'For example, you might say, "I wanted to let you know I lost my new phone.']
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What you can say instead: “You have my deepest sympathy,” “I'm so saddened to hear about your loss,” “My deepest condolences,” or “My thoughts and prayers are with you.” Just let them know that you care about them and their grief instead of offering empty placations about losing the man they loved.
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["“I hate that you're going through this, but I know that you've got this.” People want to know their friends don't just like them but admire them as well. ... ", "“You've got a lot on your plate. ... ", '“Remember when you were there for me? ... ', "“You're my best friend."]
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Just say “I'm really sorry, that's a terrible blow, what rotten luck! But, please remember the best thing in life is your health and your friends, and we will stand behind you (but, do not lend them any money, just support). You can invite them to eat with you and pick up the check.
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By telling them you are very sorry for the hurt that you caused them. That you took the time to reflect back at your actions and realized the hurt they felt from them. Be sincere and show empathy towards them and ask them to forgive you.
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When a friend asks “where have you been?”, how should one reply? If there isn't an obvious answer you are happy to share, just say “elsewhere”. Of course if you should have been with your friend but weren't, and don't want to say where, you can just apologise for not having been there.
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You may miss the person or the way you felt at one point around that person. They may have done something wrong to you and you feel hurt by it. You might want to get through that feeling and not be angry at them anymore. You might want to speak to them again because there might have been things left unsaid.
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['Be intentional, show sympathy, and offer a listening ear. ... ', "Instead of trying to come up with the perfect words, express your sympathy with a simple, “I'm so sorry for your loss.” Then be quiet and truly listen to your friend. ... ", "Even if you've sent a sympathy note, call to express your condolences."]
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["Show How Much You Care. Tell your friend how excited you are for the great new opportunity they're going to have, how happy you are for them. ... ", 'Offer A Sympathetic Ear. ... ', 'Help Your Friend Move.']
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['I am wishing you the best possible outcome.', 'May you find comfort and peace in your situation.', 'Though you may feel overwhelmed now, I hope things will get easier as you go on.', "I'll call you soon to find out exactly what I can do for you.", 'I am here for you if you need a friend.', 'You are in my thoughts and prayers.']
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Keep it simple and honest. Express your sorrow, affirm their pain, admit that you can't find the words, and reassure them that you'll keep them in your thoughts. “I'm so sorry.” “I can see that this is very hard on you.” "I don't know what to say." “I'm thinking of you often.”
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Remind her of the good things she has to offer as a friend and as a person in general. Let her have some time to think about what has happened and the feelings of grieving her relationship. If I were you I would warn her that this is probably not someone she wants to make up with again.
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Simplicity counts. It's human nature to want to “fix” a situation for a hurting friend. In difficult situations, though, advice, anecdotes and clichéd sayings can do more harm than good. A simple, “I am so sorry you are going through this,” can be the absolute best sentiment you can offer.
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['Acknowledge the loss. ... ', 'Ask what he or she needs to ease the transition. ... ', 'Help the person see the difference between who he or she is and the situation. ... ', 'Encourage the idea of connecting with friends and family.']
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['“I am so sorry to hear about your loss. ... ', '“May (name) rest in peace. ... ', '“Thinking of you in these difficult times.”', '“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ... ', '“Thinking of you, wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain.”']
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Keep it simple - "I'm so sorry for your loss." or "If there's anything you need like dinner/a ride/an errand done, please let me know." Stay away from stuff like "he's in a better place now" or "at least he's not in pain anymore" - those are little comfort to someone who is grieving.
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['Let them be sad. ... ', "Remind them it isn't personal. ... ", 'Tell them how proud you are of their hard work. ... ', 'Distract them. ... ', 'Get them excited about other options. ... ', 'Remind them that pain will pass.']