Sympathy · Feelings and energy
my heart goes out to you
express deep sympathy
I feel very sorry for what you are experiencing.
This vs that
My heart goes out to you after your loss.
That’s a shame about the cancelled picnic.
Hear it in real life
We’ve had to cancel the wedding because of Dad’s illness.
Oh, I’m so sorry. My heart goes out to you.
My heart goes out to you and your family after such a terrible loss.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
The native phrase sounds warm and sincere; the formal version sounds distant.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: My heart goes to you in this difficult moment.
Say: My heart goes out to you in this difficult time.
The fixed expression includes 'goes out'.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
my heart goes out to ___
My heart goes out to everyone affected by the flooding.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Phrases to borrow
More for talking about sympathy.
I'm here if you need me
I'm here if you need me later.
That must be really difficult
That must be really difficult for you.
Sympathy words
Feelings and energy · Sympathy: the words around “my heart goes out to you”.
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Your turn: say it out loud
My heart goes out to you.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
my heart goes out to you
express deep sympathy
“My heart goes out to you and your family after such a terrible loss.”
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