My girlfriend thinks I should be 'over' Tom's death already because he was my ex, but he was also my closest friend for years and she can't seem to understand that those feelings can coexist.
More people experience this than they realize.
The archaeology of love is making it impossible for someone to mourn without defending the legitimacy of every layer.
“Where Are You with The death of a friend?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.