If you read my latest on Elon Musk’s controversial claim that ‘empathy is the cause of the fall of Western civilization’ this post is an expansion on that topic. Sure, we’ve all been there—someone ...

Empathy refers to the ability to understand how a person feels and to experience their emotions. Sympathy refers to feeling for another, such as feeling sorry for them, without actually feeling their ...

Coping with loss is one thing that never gets easier, even with practice—and what’s just as difficult as experiencing loss is witnessing the grief of others. Unfortunately, as members of anyone’s ...

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m sure you are aware that grief is one of the toughest emotions to process. I therefore believe those grieving should be given a break and allowed to grieve in the manner that ...

While you probably don’t need us to state the obvious for you, we will. No one wants to send a condolence message or write a sympathy card. It sucks. Someone that you care about lost someone that they ...

Supporting colleagues through challenging times fosters a positive workplace culture and strengthens professional relationships. Writing a thoughtful condolence message shows empathy and care, ...