heart. You may mistake comfort for compatibility. You may find yourself in a relationship that honors neither your late partner nor your own healing process.
What to do instead:
Wait at least a year before making serious relationship decisions
Focus on rebuilding friendships first
If you feel ready to date, go slowly
Talk to trusted friends or a therapist about your motivations
Be honest with yourself: Are you seeking love, or are you seeking distraction from grief?
There’s no “right” timeline for love after loss. But there is a wrong
