Hes not taht close of a friend..but his older sister who was just like 3 years older than him died yesterday...what do i tell him?
2006-07-26 08:20:31 · 5 answers · asked by K4CI 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
He doesn't need advice -- he needs you to be there to listen. Ask him if there's anything you can do for him (pet walking, laundry, etc.) and let him know he can call you anytime. And a batch of home made chocolate chip cookies probably wouldn't hurt either!
You're obviously a very caring person, and he's lucky to have you around!
2006-07-26 08:26:17 · answer #1 · answered by Peggy M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's not much 2 tell him. i mean, yes, he surely luvd his sister, and there's not much u can do. if he needs sum1 2 cry 2, if he needs sum1 2 talk about it w/, or really if he just needs sum1, b that sum1. try not 2 bring it up, cause, that would just make matters worse. wait till he brings the subject up in his own time. there is absolutely no1 2 replace a brother or sister on this earth, but im sure that @ sum point of time, hes gonna need a friend, so b that friend. i hope this helps, and it makes my heart go out to ur friend. im sorry chica.
Hope this helps u! If not, i'm sorry 4 that 2!
2006-07-26 08:30:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes saying nothing is the best. Just don't say things like.... "it was his time to go" "it is for the best, he is in a better place" "i am sure he went peacefully" "don't be upset we all die eventually" Never say anything like that to some one who just lost a family member. It is usually best to say little and show kindness in ways like offerng to help like bring food in for the family. Or if there is out of city family coming in for the service you can offer that they can stay with you.
Mostly you can just say something like "I know this is a terrible time, you will be in my prayers." or "I am so sorry about the loss of your sister, I just can't imagine how difficult this must be"
"if you need someone to talk to give me a call, I am here for you"
That is about all you can do.
2006-07-26 08:29:09 · answer #3 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell him that you are sorry for his loss and if he needs anything or to talk to someone, that you'll be there for him. What he probably needs now is a friend, but people deal with grief in different ways so he may need his space. Just let him know you are there for him and if he needs you, he will come to you.
2006-07-26 08:44:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing at all. Just emphathize.
2006-07-26 08:23:31 · answer #5 · answered by Eternity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋