Would you prefer to get bad news alone, or would you rather someone be with you?

Like you, I have received it alone as well as with family members. I received the news that my Grandfather passed when my hubby was at work, and it upset me that I was all alone. But it was expected, so I knew it was coming, but that did not soften the blow any. Calling family members to tell them that another close family member has passed is difficult. I was with my Dad when he passed, yes, he passed, that is different from dying. His face literally lit up and during a period of apnea, I told him that it was alright to close his hands, as I knew that he had 1 foot in heaven already. He did, and I had to ask the nurses a little while later to stop working on him and pointed to the DNR sign on the wall over his headboard, then I had to call my mother, and my 3 brothers. My hubby called 1 of my brothers as I just did not have it in me. I witnessed a miracle and everyone just cried when I called, it was difficult, but they have never understood.

Well I was grateful son was with me when I heard my Mother had gone RIP I am usually a soldieress though and am fine with most bad news alone as that is usually how it is.

If I have someone with me, I want them to be nurturing and consoling. It does not happen that way for me, so I had just as soon be alone.

I think it does matter the type of bad news. I was at my mama’s bedside when she passed. I was also relieved that she was finally at peace.

It honestly depends on what the "bad new" is about whether I'd rather be alone or with someone else. If the bad news only deals with me, I prefer to be alone and think about it for a while before deciding what I need/want to do about the news. If it deals with someone close to me, I prefer to have someone else close by. (This may sound selfish, but when I need to comfort someone else, I put my own feelings "on hold" and deal with the grief/anger of the other person first and deal with my own thoughts/feelings later when I've had some time to process things somewhat.)

It depends. One of the nasty parts of having a Veterinarian so far from my house is if I have to say goodbye to someone in the office, I have a half hour freeway drive to do before I get home. That's miserable.

Alone. Then I can work through it before including anyone else. Especially if it's news that will piss me off. I'm not pleasant when I'm like that.

I'm trying to think back on the times I've ever gotten bad news . . . I probably didn't even think about that. I don't think I have a preference . . . I will often take news and process it in my head no matter who is around.

I think it really depends on what bad news it is. When I receive bad news, I usually don't share them with anybody unless it concerns them. I don't want to burden anybody with it.

Alone for me - I would want to take the news in myself without others pouring their thoughts at me - got my cancer diagnosis alobe apart from the specialist who told me - preferred it that way though Covid stopped anyone going with me anyway.

Usually, I prefer to be alone. I need to handle my emotions and go through the process before I share with others.

I think like you it would depend. Often being on your own is good in a way. You don't have to worry about what the other person/s is thinking.

I try to take bad news as a whole and by myself. I don't want to lean on anyone or burden anyone

It depends on the scope of many things. Bad news will make you sad, and hurt. However, it also depends on one's preferences in my opinion. It depends on what personality type the person is. Likes to harbor problems, or talk to the closest person who makes him relieved and feels the burden is reduced. And what kind of problem is that. If someone is the type to hide all problems, then, it depends on the type of problem. If not discussed with certain people will affect the problem. There are types of problems that absolutely require to be shared with others, otherwise it will lead to more complex problems. Depending on the situation, conditions, and personality.

I can handle bad news better if I am not alone.

Depends on the kind of news and who's delivering it.

It depends for me.

I don't want anyone around me when I get bad news. I react badly to bad news. When I calm down, then I seek people out.

The bad news you've heard has made you stronger. Now, no bad incident can bring you down. I want to share some bad news with you 1. My dog's puppy, Chinti, ran away with the neighbor's dog. 2. My boss always has an upset stomach, but I cannot quit this job.     3. My neighbor is deaf, he can hear his wife's voice normally, but when talking to him I have to shout.

Sometimes I prefer to be alone when I receive bad news. I am crying a lot and I don't want people to see me like that.