The article discusses the emotional journey of those who have lost a partner and are considering dating again. Through shared experiences on internet forums, people reflect on the profound struggles of emotionally investing in new relationships while grappling with grief. Many express feelings of guilt and awkwardness, particularly around intimacy, as they navigate their longing for lost loved ones. The conversations stress the importance of open discussions about future relationships with mutual friends and emphasize that moving on does not equate to replacing someone special.
"As a man, experiencing [intimacy with someone else] was very difficult. I spent most of the time feeling horribly guilty... It feels like you're cheating." - TyrionLannister2012
"I dated my fiancée for so many years... It wasn't until I had to view the world with a new perspective that I started to see things for what they were." - Anonymous
"It is NOT easy. I never imagined myself with anybody else until the day she died... I knew I would never find a true 1:1 replacement for what I had." - Anonymous
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