her mother died 2 weeks ago.

I told her I’m sorry but after thinking about what to say I couldn’t come with anything better than repeating sorry again. She then told me and another coworker how she died.

I want to show her that I care but I don’t want her mother’s death to become the elephant in the room each time we talk.

This is not romantic in any way.

  • Knossos
    5•2 days ago

    You could ask her about her mother. Talk about fond memories.

    Losing your mother is hard. This year it will be 5 years for me.

    Letting her talk about her might be a good emotional outlet. It might make her cry more, but that isn’t a bad thing.

    It always hurts to talk about. But I do feel better when I can share a bit of her life.

    You need to have that kind of friendship where it wouldn’t be strange. If you only nod to each other at the lunch table, then perhaps just leave it.