13 Kids Who Weren’t Pleased that Their Widowed Parents Are Dating Again

Losing a parent is one of the toughest life events a person can go through. But this opens up a new question for your surviving parent: how soon is it okay to love someone again?

The answer is different for everybody, but the decision to date again can really upset a child.

It takes some folks time to adjust… while others never cozy up to the idea.

These 13 people share their stories… and, well, you’ll see…

1. I mean, this is understandable. But… it’s not your life.

2. Just tell him no. But if she sticks around…

3. Sorry to see this…

4. Sounds like something was up…

5. Yeah, that’s PLENTY of time to grieve. You gotta get over this. Sorry.

6. Totally fine to have these feelings, but he needs to live his life.

7. Not a thing you’ll ever probably know, so why worry about it?

8. She wasn’t his property. She needs to be able to move on. Period.

9. Sounds like this isn’t the reason you’re sad…

10. Ouch.

11. I mean, two years is a decent chunk of time. Best to just roll with it.

12. Finally! A healthy take!

13. Wait… it has been FIFTEEN YEARS?!? GET OVER IT!!!!!

The end for some doesn’t need to be the end for others.

Have you dealt with a situation like this? How did you respond?

Let us know in the comments!