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What would you say to a close friend who's mother died today, but they know you never liked their mother?

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  • 2 decades ago
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    I don't know. I know if someone I loved a lot died, I wouldn't want sympathy. If her mother was a christian, tell your friend she's in a better place. If not or your not sure, sorry, I dunno what to do on that one.

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    Just the truth which is always respectable. Tell her your sorry for her loss and now more than ever you which you could have had a better relationship with her mother.

  • 2 decades ago

    uummm...try not ot let your hate get in the way if this friend is close 2 u, umm u know say sorry for you lost etc but u might not want 2 bring up the fact that u never liked their mother.

  • 2 decades ago

    Let them know that you are sorry for their loss. This way you are acknowledging their loss, and it shows that you are not being hypocritical and acting as if you liked the mother. Let them know that they can come to you if they need someone to talk to, and keep your feelings about their mother to yourself. This is their time to grieve, and as a friend let them know you are there for them.

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  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    Offer them your condolences and tell them you are sorry for their loss. Just because you didn't like the mother doesn't mean you can't offer comfort to a friend.

  • 2 decades ago

    It's not about your feelings for the mother, it's about your feelings for your friend. Be there for them. That's what friends do. Sorry 'bout the grief.

  • 2 decades ago

    Chances are that she is sorry and repentant for not liking her mother, so go to her, tell her you feel sorry for her decease and tell her that you KNOW that he or she had always love her.

  • 2 decades ago

    Just don't say anything (depending on your level of hate). Just say things like you are so sorry etc, and let her know it will be ok after awhile.

  • 2 decades ago

    Just tell her your very sorry, and even though you didn't know her very well you still were conserned about her and you wish you could of spent more time with her.

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  • 2 decades ago

    i would say"I'm sooo sorry that ur mom died,but she'll always be watchin u and u'll hear her from above wen u pray""i no it hurts,but think of the good times wen she raised u and ur fam"

    Source(s): sorry about ur friend's mom.....God Bless
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