what to say to your best friend when they are sad?
235104
['Can I help by doing x y or z? ... ', 'This is a temporary-yet-painful situation. ... ', 'It IS hard to imagine a way out of this mess. ... ', "I'm here to listen whenever you need me. ... ", "I'm so glad we're friends. ... ", "I'm sorry you have to go through this."]
543815
['Show your friend that you truly love them. ... ', 'Calm down before you talk to your friend again. ... ', "Keep in touch with them and remind them that they're your best friend. ... ", 'Make sure your friend knows you are still thinking of them, even though you are trying to give them space.']
959340
["“I don't know exactly what to say, but please know how much I care.”", '“What can I do for you?”', "“I'm always here if you ever want to talk.”", "“I'm so sorry this happened to you.”", 'Use humor, but only if you know it will be received positively. ... ', 'No words, just listen.']
567792
["5 Sure Tips to Mend a Friendship. One of life's greatest gifts is having a best friend. ... ", 'Talk It Out with your Best Friend. ... ', "Don't Get Defensive. ... ", 'Ask What You Can Do. ... ', "Be Willing To Admit You're Wrong. ... ", 'Give It Time. ... ', 'Try Your Best. ... ', 'Further Recommendations.']
664016
['It makes me sad to see you in such a bad mood. I really care about you, you know. ... ', "I don't think all this worrying is getting us anywhere. ... ", "I heard you're a wonderful painter/singer/volleyball player. ... ", "Let's get outside."]
776594
['"I know you miss your loyal and beautiful companion."', '"It is hard to say goodbye to such a special companion."', '"My thoughts are with you at this time of loss."', '"May fond memories of your beloved pet warm your heart always."', '"(pet\'s name) was a great friend to you and we will miss him."']
703990
["I'm so sorry to hear that. ... ", "Whatever you're feeling is perfectly okay*. ... ", "I've been there. ... ", 'Have you got people you can talk to? ... ', "I can recommend a counsellor if you'd like one, although I know it's not for everyone. ... ", 'Here, have some food. ... ', "How's work? ... ", 'Have you watched this boxset?']
569167
["“I know this wasn't an easy decision to make. ... ", "“I don't like this, but we're going to do our best with this time.”", "“I'm sad, of course, but I'm also glad you're in a place where you don't have to fight so hard anymore.”", "“I'm praying for you to feel at peace and to know how much you're loved.”"]
28520
['"You\'re allowed to be sad." ... ', '"I promise, you\'re so much better off." ... ', '"You won\'t always feel this way." ... ', '"It\'s OK to have a bad day." ... ', "“Rebounds are great (but only when you're ready)!” ... ", '"There are plenty of fish in the sea!"']
109674
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.
872767
['“Accept my condolences.”', '“My deepest sympathy.”', "“I'm very saddened to hear of your loss.”", '“I am so sorry for your loss.”', '“My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow.”', '“Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.”', '“My prayers are with you and family.”']
1346084
["I'm sorry for this trouble.", 'Please tell me more about …', "I can understand why you'd be upset.", 'This is important — to both you and me.', 'Let me see if I have this right.', "Let's work together to find a solution.", "Here's what I'm going to do for you."]
358809
['“I\'m so sorry for your loss. I\'m here for you."', '2. “ Remember you are not alone. ... ', '3. “ I\'m thinking of you."', '4. “ I love you so much and I imagine you feel [awful] right now, but I just had to remind you of how wonderful I think you are."', '5. “']
174262
['1) “Talk to me about it.” It helps to offer a lending ear to someone who wants to chat. ... ', "2) “It's okay to be sad.” ... ", "3) “I'm here with you.” ... ", "4) “I'm here to listen.” ... ", "5) “Let's solve this together.” ... ", '6) “Call me when you want to talk.” ... ', '7) “The same thing has happened to me.” ... ', "8) “Don't be afraid to seek help.”"]
370560
["I'm so sorry to hear the news. I know how much time you devoted there. ... ", "I understand how scared (or angry, frustrated or sad) you're feeling. ... ", 'Do you want to talk about it?', 'Do you want to get together?', 'What do you need from me?', 'How can I help?', 'Everything happens for a reason.', "That's horrible news!"]
477236
['Write down your heart. This is almost always my first response to pain, grief, sadness, or any strong emotion or reaction. ... ', 'Find the blessings. ... ', 'Make time to heal. ... ', 'Take action. ... ', 'Share your heart.']
684476
["“I'm not sure exactly what to say, but I want you to know I care.”", '“You are in my thoughts/prayers.”', '“Can I bring you a dinner this week? ... ', '“If you want to talk about him/her, please feel free to call (or text) anytime.”', "“If you need me, I'll be there. ... ", '“My favorite memory with (____) is…”']