Love & Companionship

Dating again after the death of a spouse can be an intimidating experience. It can bring out feelings of guilt and betrayal for the person dating again. It can also bring out feelings of confusion and concern from friends, family, and those who were close to the deceased spouse. Some questions widows may cross are: Should I actively search for another lover? Is loving again worth the effort of having to adjust to another person? And is widowhood the proper time to fall in love again?

These type of scenarios are not the easiest to navigate. There is no acceptable norm on the time one should wait or a timeline for the traditional grieving process. It’s important to keep in mind that everyone loves and grieves differently. So it is difficult and almost impossible to make rules when it comes to people’s emotions. The timeline for everyone is different. But it’s also vital to recognize that companionship and dating are not taboo topics as well.

We all know, having companionship is important. Although the dating space may seem unknown, it’s all just a matter of getting to know someone. When you begin dating, just be yourself. Be confident and honest with yourself and honest with the other person. Dating does not mean you have to jump into a relationship right away either. Just take things at your pace. Your heart is big enough to both grieve and love someone new. There is no right or wrong answer, but sometimes getting outside your comfort zone can go along ways.