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⌈ Secret Post #3378 ⌋

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Friend cancelled her wedding

[(Anonymous)]

She told me over email (we live in very different countries, and neither of us can afford to phone often), and I've drafted half a dozen response, but they all are like, "oh my god, I'm so sorry to hear that!" over and over. I'm still gonna go out on my flight in a few weeks, but now it's just gonna be a consoling thing.

I could hardly come up with something that last ime this happened IRL. What would you say over email?

Re: Friend cancelled her wedding

[(Anonymous)]

My guess is a short response showing that emotion, which is very authentic, will mean more to your friend than a long response you think out really well but take a while to send.

I mean, you can write her a longer one later, but the fact is she probably just wants to hear some sympathy, and maybe have a listening ear, if she feels like sharing any of her feelings or the deets.

Offer quick, sincere condolences and being willing to listen...that will mean a lot. Good luck.

Re: Friend cancelled her wedding

[diet_poison]

I think something along the lines of what you said would be appropriate along with an offer to talk about it if she wants, or to talk about something else if she wants a distraction.

See if there's anything she wants you to bring/plan for the flight out.

Re: Friend cancelled her wedding

[(Anonymous)]

Something along the lines of "Sorry to hear that. Let me know if you want to [talk/skype/gchat/whatever works in your situation]." Avoid any sort of ex-bashing unless you know the full story and know that it will be appreciated.

Re: Friend cancelled her wedding

[(Anonymous)]

Don't write a novel. "I'm so sorry to hear that, are you okay? I'm here if you need to talk" is way helpful than an essay.