My partner died six months ago and people keep telling me I should start dating again but I feel like they just want me to stop grieving so they feel less uncomfortable.
More people experience this than they realize.
Society's discomfort with loss can pressure the bereaved to abandon necessary grief work in service of others' emotional convenience.
“Where Are You with Loneliness and the Desire for Connection?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.