Say goodbye to abrupt departures, that awkward am-I-staying-or-going dance, and hovering anxiously (and conspicuously) near ...

From Shakespeare ("Parting is such sweet sorrow") to Boyz II Men ("It's so hard to say goodbye), the word "goodbye" can pack a punch. It's often loaded with big feelings for the person saying it an on ...

It is an emotionally challenging experience to suddenly and unexpectedly lose a loved one without having the opportunity to say goodbye. Some people do well and don’t need to say goodbye. Others ...

Alexis Wood received a notification on her phone. It was an anonymous call from a pay phone. She listened and was momentarily paralyzed. And then she couldn’t stop crying. The call wasn’t completely ...

Unless you live alone, chances are when you leave the house, whether for work or a quick errand, you say goodbye to whoever is there with you. If it's a spouse or romantic partner, you might give them ...

Alexis Wood received a notification on her phone. It was an anonymous call from a pay phone. She listened and was momentarily paralyzed. And then she couldn't stop crying. The call wasn't completely ...

The Goodbye Line is an art project found on pay phones throughout the Los Angeles area. Hearing the goodbyes of others makes life “less lonely, less scary,” says Adam Trunell, left, who created the ...

Todd Martens is a features columnist at the Los Angeles Times who writes about theme parks and West Coast Experiences, among other topics. Martens joined the Los Angeles Times in 2007 and has covered ...