Partner’s father passes away while couple is separated

DEAR HARRIETTE: My partner and I decided to take a break because I felt consistently unheard in our relationship. No matter how many times I tried to express my needs, it seemed like they never truly landed, and I reached a point where I needed distance for my own emotional well-being. Now something heartbreaking has happened: His father passed away suddenly. Even though we’re separated, I can’t stop thinking about him and what he must be going through.