Dating Shame

QUESTION: My husband died a year ago, and I've started a new relationship. My friends and family are horrified I'm involved again so soon.

Even my sister, who's been a widow for 10 years and knows what it's like to be lonely, is against me.

My new man is very caring and happy to take things slowly. We're not talking wedding bells, just enjoying each other's company. How can I make them see how right this new relationship is for me?

ANSWER: People often have opinions about how soon to consider a new relationship following the death of a partner. A year is fairly commonly accepted as the benchmark.Unfortunately, we can't please all the people all the time. You're entitled to live your life in the best way for you.Unless friends and family have specific worries you're being taken advantage of financially or in some other way, it's likely to be just a matter of time until they can accept your new partner.Let them have their own time to grieve and move on. If they never come to tolerate your new partner, don't let it spoil your happiness.

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