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.
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2. Just tell him no. But if she sticks around…
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3. Sorry to see this…
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4. Sounds like something was up…
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5. Yeah, that’s PLENTY of time to grieve. You gotta get over this. Sorry.
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6. Totally fine to have these feelings, but he needs to live his life.
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7. Not a thing you’ll ever probably know, so why worry about it?
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8. She wasn’t his property. She needs to be able to move on. Period.
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9. Sounds like this isn’t the reason you’re sad…
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10. Ouch.
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11. I mean, two years is a decent chunk of time. Best to just roll with it.
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12. Finally! A healthy take!
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13. Wait… it has been FIFTEEN YEARS?!? GET OVER IT!!!!!
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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!