The Power of Apology
It's essential to ask how someone is feeling, rather than just what happened to them. A heartfelt "I'm sorry" can be incredibly validating, even if it feels insufficient. Avoid clichés and instead focus on sincere communication that shows you care and acknowledge their pain.In this clip
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My wife and I recently listened to your podcast with host Terry Real. We enjoyed the podcast, even with a few "I told you so" moments. In relation to resolving a marital battle, Terry recommended that the husband, "the man," say, "You're upset. I am sorry I hurt you. What can I do to help you?" My wife had two issues with this. First, she felt this was condescending. Second, she believes it lacked an explanation of what happens when the man does this but doesn't follow through the next time. She believes the man should say, "You're upset. I am sorry I hurt you. What can I do to help myself?" What are your thoughts on this?
My wife and I recently listened to your podcast with host Terry Real. We enjoyed the podcast and even had a few "I told you so" moments. In relation to resolving a marital battle, Terry recommended that the husband, "the man," say, "You're upset. I am sorry I hurt you. What can I do to help you?" My wife had two issues with this. First, she felt this was condescending. Second, she believes it lacked the explanation of what happens when the man does this but doesn't follow through the next time. She believes the man should say, "You're upset. I am sorry I hurt you. What can I do to help myself?" Thank you for your time. Parker Gennett, DPM. P.S. I did my residency at DVAMC/Stanford Medical Center. It was a great experience.