How to Genuinely Comfort Someone Who is Grieving

Eighth, learn to comfort without trying to relate by drawing parallels to your own losses. While you may believe you are connecting by saying, "I know exactly how you feel, I lost my grandmother last year," this can inadvertently shift the focus away from their specific pain. Every loss is unique, and minimizing theirs by equating it to your own experience can feel dismissive. Instead of relating, focus on reflecting their experience: "It sounds like you miss their advice deeply," or "They meant so much to you."