My wife tries to include my deceased brother in conversations like he's still part of our life plans and I know she means well, but it makes me feel like she doesn't understand that he's actually gone.
More people experience this than they realize.
Well-intended memorial practices can feel like denial when grief styles don't align between partners.
“Where Are You with The death of a sibling?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.