It's important to say goodbye to our spouses when they die. In this Widower Wednesday video, I discuss how not scattering ashes and disposing of the late spouse's personal possessions hold us back from moving forward with life.
The Groom who Kicked His Mom and Late Wife's Family Out of His Wedding
A groom kicked his mom and his late wife's family from his wedding. It's a great story of how and when to set healthy boundaries and a reminder that your new relationship, not the past, should be your top priority.
Read the story here.
Related Widower Wednesday video: Who Should I (Not) Invite to My Wedding
Resolved: Where to Bury the Second Wife
For 19 years, there's been one widower-related issue Julianna and I haven't solved: where will our final resting place be? Good news: we have a resolution.
Past videos on the subject:
Where should the widower bury his second wife?: https://youtu.be/snb1jgYzBnw
What my kids said about where the widower should bury his second wife: https://youtu.be/QUXCntk4T7w
Who Should I (Not) Invite to My Wedding?
When widows and widowers remarry, there may be friends and family who don't approve of the union or are still grieving their mother/daughter/sister/friend. Should you invite them? My latest Widower Wednesday video has the answer.
When Should Widows and Widowers Tell Family and Friends They're Dating?
When's the right time for widows or widowers to tell your children, friends, the late wife's family, and other family members that you're dating or in an exclusive relationship? My latest Widower Wednesday video has the answer.
How Soon Do Widowers Date?
Most widowers start dating 3-5 months after the death of their wife. It’s not a question of if widowers will date again, but how soon it will happen.
What it's like dating a widow or widower
What’s it like dating a widow or widower? For many of my clients, this image of the dead coming between the living sums it up perfectly. Can you relate?
What You Permit, You Promote | Setting Healthy Boundaries with Widowers
“It’s not easy to ask someone who’s lost a spouse to put the past to the side and make you number one, but setting healthy boundaries is vital for your mental health and emotional wellbeing. It is a dependable way to know if widowers are serious about starting a new relationship.” — from my book, Dating a Widower
3 Mistakes Widows and Widowers Make when Blending Families
Blending families isn't easy and can be more challenging if one or both of the parents are widowed. In this Widower Wednesday video, I discuss the 3 biggest mistakes widowed parents make when blending families and how you can avoid or correct these errors.
Widowers and Feelings of Guilt
Sometimes widowers feel guilty after dating or starting a serious relationship. Is this normal? What, if anything, can be done about it? My latest Widower Wednesday video has the answer.