“I love you.” These three words are one of the greatest phrases to use in goodbyes. Practice saying them. “I forgive you.” or “I'm sorry.” These are powerful goodbye words and can transform you and the person who receives them for a lifetime. “Thank you” is another comforting goodbye phrase.
Just say goodbye in a way that lets the person know that he or she will always be important to you. If you are leaving for a longer time and unlikely to see the person again, your goodbye may be more emotional. You might acknowledge openly that you don't know whether you'll be with each other again.
This stage is also one of reflection. The dying person often thinks back over their life and revisits old memories.4 They might also be going over the things they regret.
Often when a person is dying, they like to reflect on their past and think of their achievements so that they can see that their life has been important. If your mum or dad feels up to it, you could sit down and talk about their favourite memories and look back over their life.
Avoid talking in an overly optimistic way, for example, “You'll be up in no time”. Such comments block the possibility of discussing how they're really feeling – their anger, fears, faith and so on. Apologise if you think you've said the wrong thing. Let them know if you feel uncomfortable.
Put your happy face on. Despite your own whirlwind of emotions, be sure to stay cheerful, upbeat and positive so your own anxieties doesn't get transferred to your child. ...
Farewell – This is a formal way to tell someone to be safe while they are away from you. Cheerio – not generally used in the United States but it is another friendly form of goodbye. See you – This is a more formal way of saying 'see you later'. Used more in a formal sense or workplace.
How to say goodbye to someone without hurting their feelings?
Honesty is usually the best policy. Be honest, but not hurtful. There is a reason you're deciding to move on and that this person is not “the one.” Just say that. “I don't think you and I are meant to be.” Be mindful of the other person's feelings and avoid saying deliberately hurtful things.
