How do you respond to a sad text?
"I'm sorry to hear about your loss."
There's nothing you can really say or do to take away their pain, so just communicate how sorry you are. You can also say: "Please accept my sincerest condolences/sympathies." "My heart hurts for you.
"I'm sorry to hear about your loss."
There's nothing you can really say or do to take away their pain, so just communicate how sorry you are. You can also say: "Please accept my sincerest condolences/sympathies." "My heart hurts for you.
- 1 Be open to hearing them without judgment.
- 2 Ask questions if you need clarification about their feelings.
- 3 Manage your own emotions.
- 4 Validate what they're saying.
- 5 Use follow-up questions.
- 6 Keep the focus on them.
- 7 Avoid replying with cliches.
A more general way to express sympathy, for example if someone tells you they are ill or that they've lost their job, is simply: I'm really sorry to hear that. If you know the person very well, you might say something much more informal, such as: That really sucks.
You might say: As well it should! And, I might agree.
- “Do you want some space?” ...
- “I'm here for you” ...
- “I love you” ...
- “Take as long as you need” ...
- “You don't need to do anything that makes you uncomfortable” ...
- “Everything is going to be OK” ...
- “I don't think you're crazy” ...
- “You're a good person”
- “I've noticed that you've been _____. ...
- “Lately I've gotten the feeling that you're having a difficult time, and I'm worried about you. ...
- “It seems like you are going through a lot right now. ...
- “You seem really down lately, and I'm starting to wonder if you might be depressed.”
- “I'm here for you.”
- “What do you need right now?”
- “I'm happy to listen any time.”
- “I'm sorry you are going through this.”
- “That sounds really challenging.”
- “I can see how that would be difficult.”
If the conversation has stalled, try dropping in something you've always liked about them. Even a casual compliment might encourage them to open up to you a little more. For instance, you might share something you really appreciate about them by saying something like, "You always make me feel better when I'm down.
- Reply as soon as you can. ...
- Avoid using one-word replies. ...
- Know the purpose of your reply. ...
- Make texting fun with GIFs and emojis. ...
- Make your crush smile with memes. ...
- Don't be afraid to ask questions. ...
- Show your sense of humor. ...
- Go ahead and flirt a little.
How do you comfort someone when they say they're sad?
- #1 Text a photo of a fun memory.
- #2 Start a project together.
- #3 Acknowledge their feelings.
- #4 Bring them a surprise dessert.
- #5 Ask 36 Deep Questions.
- #6 Pick up the phone.
- #7 Send a thoughtful text.
- #8 Show gratitude with a handwritten letter.
- Down in the mouth.
- Down in the dumps.
- Reduce to tears.
- Lump in your throat.
- Feeling blue/to have the blues.
- Face like a wet weekend.
- Accept your negative emotion. Receiving concerning news can trigger a seemingly endless spiral of negative emotion. ...
- Repeat exposure to the news. ...
- Reframe your thoughts. ...
- Learn to overcome adversity. ...
- Be kind to yourself.
- Remember. Remind yourself that no response is a response (in most cases). ...
- Try to reach out again. One simple way to restart every conversation is to try reaching out again. ...
- Bring up a different topic. ...
- Ask for a convenient time. ...
- Know when to take a bow.
“I'm sorry you aren't feeling good.” This is a friendly, reasonable way to reply when someone says they're sick. It's a small thing, but it signals you hope they feel better and you sympathize with them. Try to be as genuine and authentic as possible.
Here are some compassionate responses, instead.
Giving you a hug, embrace, placing an arm around you, or holding your hand. Validating your pain: "This must be so hard for you," or "I can't begin to imagine what you're going through."
- Don't worry about it not being your place. Don't think you'll somehow make things worse for your friend by intervening. ...
- Reach out in private. ...
- Help provide options. ...
- Just listen. ...
- Give them hope.
- "I know that this must feel terrible right now. I'm so sorry."
- "I can't imagine how you feel. I know this can't be easy."
- "I'm sorry that you're upset. Please let me know if I can do anything to make it better.”
- Send a cute animal photo. ...
- Plan a game night with a group. ...
- Reach out first. ...
- Do an extra chore. ...
- Send a motivational text. ...
- Watch a movie together. ...
- If you live near them, plan a socially distant outing! ...
- Send a letter.
Explore the emotional undertones of the words themselves
The words people use often have emotional undertones. Think about some common words, like love, hate, wonderful, hard, work, explore, or kitten. If a text reads, “I love this wonderful kitten,” we can easily conclude that it is expressing positive emotions.
What is a dry response?
Dry texting is what happens when someone gives you short, non-engaging replies in a texting conversation.
A text exchange with no emotion could be a red flag, she notes. If the texts are flat, with no smiling in the language and little energy, this might be an indication the date is emotionally aloof. Some people manage the anxiety of attachment by trying to control their environment, Winsberg points out.
- Find what to say in your favorite topics. We all have things we are passionate about: activities, hobbies, projects, goals, ideas or jobs. ...
- Ask open ended questions. ...
- Blurt. ...
- Let the other person end the silence. ...
- Practice, practice, practice.
When someone's a dry texter, especially during the dating stage, online lore says that they're probably not interested, or they're too busy messaging other people, or they're simply boring, or some winning combination of all three.
- 1 Avoid making assumptions.
- 2 Ask him what's up.
- 3 Try changing the subject.
- 4 Ask him some open-ended questions.
- 5 Switch to a phone conversation.
- 6 Give him space if he's busy.
- 7 Tell him if his dry texts bother you.
- 8 Let him start the conversation sometimes.
Several people have tweeted why they dry text, and their reasons differ. Some dry texters are socially anxious. Some are trying to tell you they aren't interested. Some are just straightforward.
- Donate blood whenever you can, it may help a friend or family member in the future.
- Bake them a cake with a funny message on it.
- Make them dinner.
- Send them flowers.
- Send them a card.
- Send them a get-well text.
- Send them an inspirational book.
- melancholy.
- depression.
- sorrow.
- sorrowfulness.
- grief.
- mournfulness.
- anguish.
- gloom.
Clinical depression is the more-severe form of depression, also known as major depression or major depressive disorder. It isn't the same as depression caused by a loss, such as the death of a loved one, or a medical condition, such as a thyroid disorder.
- Ask yourself if worrying helps.
- Think through what you will do in the worst-case scenario.
- Balance worry with hope. (Yes, it's okay to hope.)
- Temper your confidence.
- Don't rehearse your misery.
- Reframe the anticipated pain.
- Distract yourself.
What does emotional shock look like?
A major symptom of psychological shock is when you feel a surge of adrenaline. You may feel physically sick and find it hard to think straight. Your chest might feel tight, and you may experience a disconnection from what is actually happening—like watching a movie of events, compared to actually being there.
Why does news leave us feeling stressed and depressed? Studies have shown that when we hear bad news, we worry about more than the content of the news story itself. A study into the psychological effects of television bulletins revealed that negative news coverage causes us to worry about issues in our own lives too.
If you have given them the time to respond (at least 24 hours) and still hear nothing, sending a follow-up text can help clarify things. When it comes to deciding what to say when someone ignores your text (or if you should say anything at all), the context matters.
It's OK to ignore a text message, WhatsApp or a DM. Sometimes it's absolutely essential for your physical and mental health.
- I wish I could make it work.
- I wish I were able to.
- I'd rather not.
- I'm afraid I can't.
- If only I could!
- No thanks, I won't be able to make it.
- Not this time.
- Unfortunately, it's not a good time.
- 'ME' – How does this person make me feel? When someone takes the time to ask 'R U OK' we need to start by appreciating that this person cares enough to stop and ask the question. ...
- 'I' – How am I feeling? How are you feeling? ...
- YOU – How can you help me? ...
- WE – What can we do together?
- What would you like to talk about or not talk about today? (Bonus points here for asking for consent!)
- How's your heart today?
- What's alive for you in this moment?
- What's your day (or week) been like so far?
- What's on your mind this morning/afternoon/evening?
- Make a commitment to yourself to accept the reality of a certain situation. Try not to judge yourself for not being able to accept your reality. ...
- Refocus on acceptance. ...
- Make your own list of things you'd like to accept. ...
- Break the situation down. ...
- Focus on the present. ...
- Don't try to accept judgments.
A lot of studies have shown that texting is a great way to start a romance, especially because of how convenient it is and doesn't make the people involved feel the awkwardness that comes with meeting in person. An interesting research even found that it takes 163 text messages to fall in love with someone!