Don't feel bad
There’s about 145 quick quipps we all say to someone facing loss ranging from “he’s/ she’s in a better place” to “all good things must come to an end”, and they all mean don’t feel bad.
replace the loss
Dog died? How many people ask you straight away when you’re getting another dog. Ever notice with a separation or divorce there’s always at least one party who replaces the loss immediately?
grieve alone
Boys shouldn’t cry, let alone men. There’s no room for feelings in the boardroom. Emotions make people uncomfortable, so we’re often taught to hide, bury, or stuff our emotions down to appease others.