Try saying something like this instead: “I know this is not what you expected. I’m so, so sorry you are dealing with this. Know that I love you so much, and will be praying for you during this really difficult time.”
Correspondingly, how do you comfort someone who got bad news?
How to Respond to Someone Who Just Got Bad News at Work (Don’t Say ‘Look on the Bright Side’)
- “I know how you feel.” …
- “Look on the bright side.” …
- “Everything happens for a reason.” …
- “I’m sorry this is happening to you.” …
- “What do you need right now–and what don’t you need?” …
- “I wish I knew exactly what to say, but I don’t.
Thereof, what do you say to someone in bad health? Get-Well Wishes
- “Hope you get to feeling better soon!”
- “Looking forward to seeing you back at practice when you’re ready.”
- “Wishing you well.”
- “Take extra good care!”
- “Here’s to you—steadier, stronger and better every day.”
- “We hope you’re taking it slow and easy right now.”
- “Take your sweet time getting well!”
In this manner, what to say to someone who got a bad diagnosis?
Here are some ideas:
- “I’m not sure what to say, but I want you to know I care”.
- “I’m sorry to hear that you are going through this”.
- “How are you doing?”
- “If you would like to talk about it, I’m here”.
- “Please let me know how I can help”.
- “I’ll keep you in my thoughts”.