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Scenario

How to handle guilt when dating after loss

My spouse died two years ago and I met someone wonderful but I feel guilty for being happy with them like I am betraying my deceased partner.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Survivor's guilt can make new love feel like a betrayal of the past rather than a continuation of our capacity to love.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Romantic Relationships & Dating?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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