The time period within which it is stillreasonable to expect condolences for the death of a relative.
Dave: My uncle Pete died 5 years ago today.
Andy: Yeah, do you want to go to the pub tonight?
Dave: What the fuck, I just told you that my uncle Pete died.
Andy: Yeah, and?
Dave: Well, aren't you going to say "I'm sorry"?
Andy: Fuck that, 5 years is way outside the condolences window!
The condolence boner is a very common phenomenon among the malegender, which occurs when another party has received unfortual news and there is no way to comfort him/her, but with an erection.
Sandra: Oh my god, I just got fired!
Will: I'm so sorry Sandra: Wow, what is that?
Will: Condolence boner honey, hop on.