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Scenario

When new love feels like betrayal of the deceased spouse

I started dating someone new two years after my husband's death and I feel like I am cheating on him even though he is gone.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The heart struggles to expand rather than replace, fearing that new love diminishes what came before.

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

“Where Are You with Continuing bonds — ongoing relationship with the deceased?”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.