Ask Amy: Grandmother wants to help granddaughter’s recovery
I was widowed in 2012. I started dating again about four years later.
My daughter started making disparaging remarks about my dating.
We talked about it. I helped her realize that while I recognized her grief at losing her dad was still raw, he was gone and I was still here.
I explained that my goal was not to replace him.
I asked her if she expected me to be alone for the rest of my life. She begrudgingly agreed.
Now, at age 73, I happily remarried six months ago, and she loves my new husband.
Dad needs to have the hard conversation with his daughter about being alone.
– Been There!
Dear Been There!: You handled this thoughtfully. Well done.
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