Significant other and I have been dating for about 6 months. We got in an argument 2 days ago and I just found out their grandparent passed away today. We haven’t spoken since our argument, but obviously want to be there for them. What’s something thoughtful/nice I can do to say I’m sorry and I’m sorry for your loss? Tbh I’m worried that our disagreement might be the end of our relationship, which I don’t want that to be the case.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Just reach out and talk.

like

You did all you had to do and just let him grief. If he wanted you to be there, he would’ve said something. Especially if he is grieving. You may want to send him a meal but you should wait and not make his grief about your relationship regardless of your feelings/

like

You haven't spoken in two days? Y'all need counseling

like

Hmm.. there were times we didnt speak longer than that with my spouse. Sometimes space is needed to reflect and be ready for a mature discussion

I’m sorry that he lost his grandparent. Everyone deals with grief in different ways. As much as this may not be what you want to hear, he most likely needs to focus on his family and his own emotions right now.

I would recommend texting him and expressing your condolences, offering your support, food (because no one wants to cook or have to figure out food when they are mourning a loss), or a shoulder to cry on.

He may not respond right away. If he wants to reconnect with you, he will get back to you when he feels ready to do so.

like

Drop off a meal and a handwritten note - give them space and don't make it about your relationship. "I'm so sorry for your loss and hope you find peace in the memories of your grandparent. Sending love to you and your family, I'm here if you need me 🤍"

You can send a text a week after that: "Checking in, no need to respond but hope you're doing okay. Let me know if you're free to catch up soon"

Hopefully your actions and kindness will allow them to see what type of partner you are, despite the fight a few days ago.

like

A1 have you had a partner go through grief? I have. Your advice may work for some but not all - if they just had a fight and she is messaging every day that could be super frustrating and feel like a chore looming to respond to her. Grief isn't linear. I think dropping off a meal and leaving a note without any pressure is a form of showing up. But who knows, every person is different.

I’d definitely let them know that you’re there for them if they need you, but would also give them some space if that’s what they need. Frankly, 6 months might not be long enough to be relying on someone when you lose family. They might wanna process it with people closer to them.

like

Make him or send him a meal?

like

Im sorry for his loss and sorry you’re going through this. It sucks. But if I were you, Id be a very present girlfriend.

Day 1 - Ill cook meals, get them to him and leave. Ill have a note with the meal saying how I love them and how I wanna be there for them and dont know how. And ask « how can I make you feel better »
Everyday for next week- send a good morning. Ask how are you / how is parent. Say good night and that you are thinking of them.

I think its about being (1)persistent and consistent with your efforts (2) not making it about you (3) not taking things personally

Im saying this because I went through a similar experience with a friend and they didnt respond because they were so sad but I kept sending notes every single day for a week. They told me afterwards they felt so so loved and appreciated.

like

Thanks for the advice!

“I heard about what happened, so sorry for your loss. Our issues aside, I really want to be there for you right now in whatever capacity you need, even if that’s space. Could I bring you dinner? Would you want to get out of the house and do something?”

Related Posts

May I know the payband for level 5(lead engineer) ? I have 18 yrs of exp. Current CTC 44(38+6).

Is the word “quid” just a British expression for a pound, similar to Americans saying “bucks”?

helpful

Combined, my partner and I have federal student loan debt totaling $87K with interests rates from 3-6.13%. I have seen mixed advice whether to put all extra income towards paying it off vs. putting 60% extra income in to pay off, 40% to investments vs. all extra cash to pay off any loans 6% or higher then invest the rest… what do you all recommend?

like

Hi,

My h1b petition was approved till September 2022. I was not able to get it stamped through previous employer and now my current employer is willing to transfer the H1b. Since the petition got expired can someone guide me what is the process for this ?

like

Was Consulting worth it?

likefunny

What's the PwC LA's atmosphere like?

like
like

Need some advice please from any of you who can offer some guidance. H1B is maxing out in August, waiting for perm which should be approved in August but to avoid the risk of maxing out my family and I will be leaving the country in a few weeks and will return once the perm is approved. The dilemma is whether or not we should put stuff in storage. Does USCIS need me to have a physical address in the US? Not sure how best to navigate this. Any advice would be appreciated🙏

like

I see a lot of comments about being “pushed out”. What are the signs that this is happening?

like

Just venting:::
I had a interview for Human resources assistant position yesterday and while screening me. The lady mentioned that the position has already been filled as of yesterday but they still want to continue my screening for the future. I told her that we can continue if there are similar job opportunities open which there is another position but it has "ALSO" been filled as of today. I was just so irritated. I feel like it was just a waste of my time if I decided to going forward.

like

What’s the groups consensus on what could be a misleading job posting? The post below is for a Director level role, but if you read the req. you’ll notice that it’s actually a CSM role with a vague assurance that you may move up to Director… Personally, this kind of stuff grinds my gears.

like

How do you compare your content performance against competitors? Is there a resource that I can look to, to measure my performance against industry benchmarks for social? Any guidance is greatly appreciated!

like

Anyone know of any Labor Day sales going on for WFH office furniture? Looking for a standing desk.

like

May the odds be ever in your favor.

Post Photo
likehelpful

RSystems is hiring.
Java Backend Developer

• 4-8 years of experience in Java/J2EE development
• 3 years of experience with RESTful Services
Strong knowledge of Core Java 8+ and strong knowledge of Spring development frameworks
• Good Java Server programming skills along with development & debugging experience.
• Working experience with Git/GitHub, branching, merging etc.
• Must have JUnit and functional testing knowledge
• Working experience with Maven and jenkins

Intrested one ping me.

Post Photo
like

Tokyo: Prince Gallery or Ritz Carlton - using points

like

New to the app—happy to be here!
I’m an AM here in Charlotte and have a two cybersecurity candidates that were a bit late to an interview process looking for a job as a cyber analyst. Any help finding a home for them would be appreciated

like

Energy BBDO is currently looking for both a mid-level and Sr. PM.

like

Hi Fishes,

Going through interview for Senior Data Analyst role -
Uber Hyderabad.

Skillset - Business Analytics & Intelligence, SQL, Python, Azure, Power BI

YOE - 5.6 | CCTC - 11 lpa | Counteroffer EY GDS - 18 lpa

Kindly provide any ballpark number/range of CTC at market standards for Uber for above profile?  Uber

Thanks in advance ;)

like

Additional Posts in Women In Consulting

What are the best apps to stay organized and make lists of things to do? I feel like a chaotic cluster and my mind runs wild, rendering me super inefficient. TIA!

like

I recently moved to new firm as a senior. But don’t think I am liking it here. I used to be too career oriented. But off late, I feel like running away fro job. I find it too competitive. Contd

like

The job interview process has really crushed my confidence. Now I’m getting feed back that I sound uncertain and shaky in my mock interviews. Any advice on how to get my best self back?

like

Any ladies working with major hospitals or academic medical centers? I’m really interested in working with providers and would love to hear about your experiences.

Struggling with how to manage an analyst on my team. She pushes back on everything. When I ask her to do something she gives me excuses for why the task doesn’t make sense or isn’t possible cntd

like

Guy I'm seeing has COVID-19. No serious symptoms but still weird. Dont know how to feel since we aren't serious and I dont want to be either

like

Has anyone tried intuitive eating? How was it? Did you lose weight?

like

A colleague I worked with who was technically unskilled and not client facing copied my resume bullets word for word. I don’t think he even understands what he has copied, because he has listed (copied) project stakeholders our team interacted with before he joined the engagement. I’m no longer in the engagement, but while I was there, he would leech off of my work and try to somehow make it his own.

like

Anyone ever done couples therapy and still separate/breakup/divorce? Would you say the therapy was a waste of money/time or did you still benefit from it in other ways?

like

I feel like working from home has made me really inefficient. Usually on Fridays I go into the office or go to a cafe to get work done. Any tips/ideas to be better?

like

Looking to reinvent myself as I am a ‘Jill of all trades’ - master of none...w/ an MBA and 5 yrs consulting experience. Been here before? Any tips on what to do in this scenario?? Thanks in advance!

like

Damn, Little Fires Everywhere is such a good series! If you haven’t seen it, you should.

like

Advice on how to figure out your next step in education while you are still working? I know I want a masters (whether it’s MBA or something else), just not sure which programs to go after based on my career goals. I’m completely overloaded at work (manager on 2 projects) and barely have time to think. Do they make coaches/advisors for this? Anyone been through something similar?

like

Anyone looking for opportunities in the medical education space? I work at a consulting type company with pharma clients and we are hiring across all areas. DM for more info!

like

Have a big pore/acne scar on my face due to a breakout 3 weeks back. I had a big bump that disappeared after a week, so been struggling with this over a month now total. I have never had acne or major breakouts. Had been lucky to have clear skin most of my life (30s now). It just doesn’t seem to go away, tried mighty patch, cream with salicylic acid, nothing seems to work. Any tips? I don’t want to resort to laser resurfacing if there are any other ways to resolve this

like

Any tips on insomnia? I have trouble falling and staying asleep. I was up till 4am last night and 3am the night before and here I am wide awake again (and i’m not on my phone the whole time, i’ll pick it up after a couple hours bc I’m so bored). It doesn’t help that my husband can literally fall asleep in seconds and snores so loud. He is even sleeping in the guest room tonight bc I have an impt meeting in morning but I still can’t fall asleep. Even took a melatonin a couple hours ago. Help!!!

likehelpful

Anyone working or knows someone who is working as a Product manager /Project manager/ Project Engineer at Wipro?

like

Am I the only one who gets super annoyed when guys on dating apps call me babe or other pet names when we haven’t even met? I’m genuinely curious if I am just a grump!

like

Happy Monday everyone! Does does anyone know of any expatriate opportunities in Accra, Ghana?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal