Funerals can be emotionally exhausting, so don't stress if you're feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of having to write ...

A condolence note may be one of the hardest messages you'll ever have to write. Here's some advice on how to express sympathy, whether online or off.

After a loved one's death, the bereaved are met with sympathy by well-wishers. A new paper deconstructs this emotion and suggests which forms of expression are most comforting.

Sending an authentic thank you note – either by email, text or a physical, handwritten note via the mail – boosts both your mood and the recipient's mood and might even help your health.

Writing a thank you note is such a simple and easy gesture, we may actually undervalue its power, especially in the business world. A study published last year in the journal Psychological Science ...

The final question that may remain is whether you express your sympathy in writing or in person. Distance can prevent people from offering solace in a face-to-face manner.