whats the best way to tell my husband that his grandma just passed away? we knew this was going to happen because she had cancer and wasn't doing well. even though hes prepared to hear this anytime I still want to do this gently. I am not emotionally attached because I never even met her. My husband is pretty strong when it comes to stuff like this but this still isn't going to be easy. Any advice?
2007-06-04 08:53:49 · 5 answers · asked by Panda 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Dont make it a long drawn out thing. We hate that crap. But dont be heartless...Im sure if you tell him while hes home and things are calm itll be okay....well...not OK but better than other times. Just be there for him through it.
2007-06-04 09:01:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is never an "easy" way to tell someone their loved one has passed away but when your husband comes home you need to ask him to sit down at the kitchen table and you need to sit across from him and hold his hands and say "Honey, I got a call a little while ago that your grandma has gone to Heaven. I know this is hard for you and I want you to know that whatever you need me to do I'm here for you, just let me know. If you want some time alone I'll take the kids to the park (or out to McDonalds or something)." Good luck and God Bless. And be supportive of him during the next few months.
2007-06-04 09:01:31 · answer #2 · answered by tersey562 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Honey, nana passed away today." With a hand on his arm and eye contact. Let him react to the news and act accordingly. Don't talk too much, let him grieve and be there for support and whatever he needs. It's not an easy thing but I find that simplicity, honesty and good memories always help you get through the hard times.
You and your family are in my prayers!
2007-06-04 08:59:34 · answer #3 · answered by Kristy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is best to do it face to face if you can....that way you can be there with a hug and a smile for him. If you are worried that he might hear from someone else if you wait till after work or whatever then you should call him, or go to his work and let him know. Just be there for him, and especially since you didn't know her, encourage him to tell you some of his favorite memories of her.
2007-06-04 08:59:26 · answer #4 · answered by lyndsey7323 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take him for a walk..........tell him what happend...be there for him....baby im sorry to have to tell you this but gradma passed away last night.......dont touch him right away unless he looks like he needs a hug..maybe hold his hand....but give him space......just touch him enough to let him know your there with him and you can feel his pain....thats what i would do anyways.....sorry to hear about your familys loss.
2007-06-04 08:59:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋