Hard Announcements
Quitting, divorce, difficult news — how to say the hard thing clearly and kindly.
Announcing a Pregnancy at Work: 15 Messages
Fifteen empathetic and ready-to-use messages for announcing your pregnancy at work, with tips on tone and relationship.
How to Announce a Death on Social Media: 15 Messages
Fifteen heartfelt templates for announcing a death on social media, designed to express loss and invite support with sensitivity and respect.
How to Announce a Divorce: 15 Messages for Family
Fifteen compassionate, ready-to-send messages for announcing a divorce to family — sorted by tone and relationship, plus what not to say.
How to Announce a Layoff to Your Team: 15 Messages
Fifteen empathetic, ready-to-use messages for announcing a layoff to your team, with guidance on tone and timing, plus what not to say.
How to Announce a Separation to Friends: 15 Thoughtful Messages
Announcing a separation can be hard. Here are 15 thoughtful and empathetic messages to help you share your news with friends.
How to Break Up with Someone Kindly: 15 Messages
Fifteen clear, compassionate break-up messages to help you end a relationship kindly. Includes what not to say, and guidance by tone and relationship.
How to Break Up with Your Boyfriend: 15 Messages
Gently navigate this tough conversation with 15 breakup message templates, sorted by tone and relationship — plus what to avoid.
How to Break Up with Your Girlfriend: 15 Compassionate Messages
Breaking up is hard. Here's how to let her down gently with 15 thoughtful breakup messages sorted by tone and relationship.
How to Tell a Friend You Can't Be in Their Wedding: 15 Messages
Fifteen thoughtful messages to help you tell a friend you can't be in their wedding, sorted by tone and relationship. Plus, what not to say.
How to Tell a Friend You Have Depression: 15 Thoughtful Messages
Fifteen real, empathetic ways to tell a friend you have depression. Find the right words, sorted by tone and relationship, plus what not to say.
How to Tell a Roommate They Need to Move Out: 15 Messages
Fifteen ready-to-send messages for telling a roommate they need to move out — sorted by tone and relationship, plus common pitfalls to avoid.
How to Tell Someone Their Loved One Has Died: 15 Messages
Fifteen sensitive, ready-to-send messages for delivering the news of a loved one's death — for friends, family, coworkers, and acquaintances.
How to Tell Someone You Have Cancer: 15 Messages
Fifteen compassionate, ready-to-send messages for sharing your cancer diagnosis with loved ones — sorted by tone and relationship, plus what not to say.
How to Tell Your Boss You're Quitting: 15 Messages
Fifteen sensitive, ready-to-send messages for quitting your job — sorted by tone and relationship, plus what not to say.
How to Tell Your Family You Are Getting Divorced: 15 Approaches
Facing divorce is tough. Here are 15 compassionate and practical messages to help you share the news with your family.
How to Tell Your Family You Have an Addiction: 15 Messages
Fifteen genuine messages to help you share your addiction with family, offering empathy and honesty for this tough conversation.
How to Tell Your Family You Lost Your Job: 15 Messages
15 thoughtful messages for telling your family you lost your job, plus what to avoid saying and answers to common questions.
How to Tell Your Family You're Moving Away: 15 Messages
Find the right words to tell your family you're moving away with 15 messages sorted by tone and relationship, plus pitfalls to avoid.
How to Tell Your Husband You Want a Divorce: 15 Messages
Navigate the sensitive conversation of divorce with 15 thoughtful messages, offering support and guidance for a difficult decision.
How to Tell Your Kids About Divorce: 15 Compassionate Messages
Fifteen heartfelt ways to talk to your children about divorce — tailored by age and emotional tone, plus what not to say.
How to Tell Your Landlord You're Moving Out: 15 Messages
Fifteen specific, ready-to-send messages for telling your landlord you're moving out — sorted by tone and relationship, plus what not to say.
How to Tell Your Parents You Need Therapy: 15 Messages
Fifteen thoughtful messages for telling your parents you need therapy. Find the right words to start a difficult conversation with empathy and clarity.
How to Tell Your Parents You're Dropping Out: 15 Messages
Fifteen thoughtful messages for explaining to your parents you're dropping out, sorted by tone and relationship, plus what not to say.
How to Tell Your Parents You're Moving Out: 15 Messages
Empathetic and actionable messages to help you tell your parents you're moving out smoothly and considerately.
How to Tell Your Parents You're Struggling Financially: 16 Messages
Sixteen heartfelt and practical messages to help you communicate financial struggles to your parents, plus tips on what to avoid.
How to Tell Your Wife You Want a Divorce: 15 Approaches
Sensitive and respectful ways to tell your wife you want a divorce, with 15 messages tailored by tone and relationship, plus what to avoid saying.
Leaving a Relationship Respectfully: 15 Messages
Fifteen thoughtful messages to help you end a relationship respectfully, sorted by tone and relationship, plus what to avoid saying.