It’s OK For Widows To Date
It’s ok for widows to date. Something we may have to say to our children – “Just because Mom is older and a widow doesn’t mean that she is unable to make her own decisions when it comes to dating”. … Read More
Are You Thinking of Dating Again?
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Looking for a new relationship while still grieving will just add to your emotional problems. Jumping into a new relationship when we are still raw with grief makes no sense and almost guarantees us to fail. All relationships are unique … Read More
Widows dating again – when is the right time?
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You know what it’s like to have a life with someone to love and its normal to wonder about dating again. But the act of love requires work and courage. When alone there is a certain amount of fear when … Read More
Marriage Not Top Priority
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For Older Widows, Marriage Is No Longer Top Priority There was a time when “Mom” was the average American housewife. They were all about fresh baked goods and canned vegetables, three tables of bridge with the “girls” in the … Read More
Dating Tips for Widows
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At Chick’s Night Out we widows talk about everything and the last couple of months dating has been a subject of interest. For those who have lost a spouse and are looking forward to dating again, here are some tips … Read More
Widows and Dating
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How many times have you thought to yourself: I don’t want to “work” at a new relationship, I want it to be the fun part of my life. And how many times has a nagging voice in your head chimed … Read More
Stages Of Grief – Sexuality
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O.K. – here it is, I’m going to talk about sex, that forbidden topic that no one wants to bring up. What do you think of when the word sex is mentioned? Most of us tend to be interested, but … Read More
Stages Of Grief – Healthy Relationships
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Often after our spouse has died, we go looking for another relationship – one that appears to have everything that the previous one had. Because this new relationship appears to solve all of your problems, you hold onto it tightly. … Read More
Could Somebody Really Love Me?
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The typical widow wonders, “Can I find love again?” When you lose your spouse you often re-examine what love really is. You may feel unlovable and even be afraid that you will never be in love again. This fear can … Read More
Self Worth As A Widow
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Your feelings of self-worth and self-esteem will greatly affect how well you will find your path. Low self-esteem and loss of identity are common after the loss of a spouse. You have invested so much of yourself into your marriage … Read More