2006-08-05 12:36:11 · 27 answers · asked by Girl1607 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
it is always better to say something than nothing...
the worst thing about loss is how lonely a person can feel...
let him know you are there for him..
let him know you are sorry his dad died...
dont be afraid of using words like dead, dying, death...
2006-08-05 12:44:30 · answer #1 · answered by wollemi_pine_writer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell him you're sorry he lost his dad. You don't have to say much or even nothing, but just be there for him so he can talk about if he wants or just so he won't be alone. He needs to have all the friends he can right now. Go to movies, and do as much normal stuff as possible, okay?? You sound like a true friend.
2006-08-05 19:43:49 · answer #2 · answered by jenny in ohio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOTHING......let him alone and when he wants to talk he will talk to you. Men are not like women when it comes to this issue. YOU go and find some friends and share with them your feelings and all but do NOT unload on him. Think of him as a rubber band. The more you stretch him the quicker he will break but if you leave him alone, he will come back to where he was.
BUT FOR GOODNESS sake, give him his space. This is NO time for you to get all clingy....Sorry so harsh but I would rather be honest
I will keep you in my prayers
2006-08-05 19:53:45 · answer #3 · answered by e_guanajuato 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask for guidance in what you say to him. Try to lift his spirits. If he talks about his father listen. Let him bring it up. Tell him if he ever needs to talk you will be there. Grief is approached in many different ways by people. Be that friend and be there.
2006-08-05 19:43:49 · answer #4 · answered by blessed700 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say.... I know this has to be a very painful time in your life! I understand there is nothing I can say to take your pain away right now. Just keep in mind that I am here for you anytime you want to talk. It does help to talk about things, and I will love to be there to listen.
2006-08-05 19:54:48 · answer #5 · answered by Emily :) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry to hear that. The things you can say is that you're there for him and that you're sorry for his loss. Take the family a gift basket, or cook something(if you can't cook, buy something from the store!). He needs you during the grieving process. Good luck, dear!
2006-08-05 19:43:47 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing I have found is to ask your friend to tell you a story about his dad. Bringing up old memories may bring tears, but may also brings smiles and laughs. Give it a try.
2006-08-05 19:41:55 · answer #7 · answered by mart200623 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm sorry 4 ur loss. i want u 2know that i'll b there 4 u anytime u need me. b there 4him/her all the time hold him/her a lot and try 2make him/her feel safe. coz losing a father means lake of safety. tell him that he shouldn't take it all on himself and that the house'e responsibility is now divided between him and his sisters or brothers and his mother. b there 4 him. and i'm sorry 4his loss.
2006-08-05 19:47:42 · answer #8 · answered by strawberry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How sorry you are that he is going through this terrible loss and be there for anything that he needs, including someone to talk to or a shoulder to lean on. Always remember, they will never remember what you said, they will only remember how you made them feel.
2006-08-05 19:43:03 · answer #9 · answered by butrcupps 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont have to tell him anything just show him that you are there for him at all times tell him that if he ever wants to talk no matter how late it is your fone is always on..... you can also tell him that no you dont really understand quite what he is going through but you can sorta understand the pain he is feeling.....if he calls you wanting to talk u dont really have to say anything but he knows your listening and that is a huge help for him im sure
2006-08-05 19:53:41 · answer #10 · answered by MotleyCrueBabeXXX 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋