The British royal family has made headlines for decades surrounding their fraught, complicated relationships with one another.

They wonder if they really know how much they were loved.

In either caselogistical or relationalyou cant know for sure unless you have the conversation.

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Both you and them may find it comforting.

If you legitimately cannot offer forgiveness for whatever issue transpired?

Two people’s legs touch under a table as they work on their laptops.

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For example, I am wishing you peace as you transition.

Kowalski suggests discussing debt, where their will is, login information to various accounts, and the like.

Specificity is also important in these discussions.

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Considering who can handle this best is a good idea, too.

When did you have the most fun?

When did you feel the most loved?

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How did they change your life?

Let them know they wont be forgotten, Dr. Rodriguez adds.

Humans want to know they will be remembered.

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The questions you have

Ask what youve always wonderedespecially anything that makes you feel vulnerable, Kowalski says.

Comfort and reassurance about your loss

You may never want to let this person go.

While thats valid and understandable, Dr. Rodriguez encourages you to think of them, too.

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Give them permission to pass, especially if you know they might need that permission, she says.

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