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When shared grief creates lasting bonds beyond romantic love

My ex-boyfriend contacts me every year on the anniversary of his father's death because I am the only person who knew him when it happened and I do not know if this is healthy.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Witnessing someone in their rawest moments can create intimacy that transcends the end of romantic relationships.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Grief and love — what they share?”

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