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When couples disagree about grief timelines and healing

My partner lost their father two years ago and I thought we'd moved through the worst of it together, but lately they've been saying they feel guilty for having good days and I don't know if I should encourage them to 'move forward' or if that makes me part of the problem.

Mira
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Two people loving each other through loss discover they hold different beliefs about how grief should unfold, leaving both wondering whether comfort means holding on or letting go.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with How long does grief last??”

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