People often tend to place more significance on the loss of a romantic relationship than they do on the loss of a friendship. But in many cases, losing a friendship can be as difficult as losing a significant other, especially if the friendship had lasted...
Have you recently gone through a divorce, a broken engagement, or a breakup? The loss of a romantic relationship is especially difficult. We spend so much time with our significant other, so a separation can impact many aspects of our lives and leave us feeling...
If you or a loved one recently received an upsetting—possibly life-threatening—diagnosis, you might be feeling a mixture of shock, disbelief, fear, sadness, and anger. It’s completely normal for you to feel this way. Many people think of grief only in terms of the death of...
In many cases, grief occurs when someone has already suffered a loss. But grief can also result from a loss that is impending but hasn’t yet occurred. When this happens, it’s referred to as “anticipatory grief” or “preparatory grief.” A good example of this might...