Life consistently reminds us that none of us are in control. When the unexpected or unfathomable happens, we’re often at a loss how to give condolences. What can we say or do? A lot, actually. But ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Does one ever send a letter of condolence to a stranger? Specifically, to a stranger who will at some point be a relative by marriage? Our son is engaged to a lovely young woman ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it appropriate to send a handwritten note of condolence to my old college beau who lost his wife to cancer? I thought that someone who once meant a great deal to me would ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend I rarely see, other than on social media, posted a confusing message. As she seemed to be in great distress, I clicked on the “care” button and figured I’d find out in time ...

Dear Amy: I am wondering whether I am being too sensitive. My mother and sister passed away a year ago. Both had terminal cancer and suffered enormously prior to passing away. Nice folks have ...