This entire series has been incredible, and Part 3 took it to another level. So true that a variety of feelings can arise when it comes to loving again after loss. When I first tried going back onto the eHarmony dating site, I felt unpleasant, and it quickly got worse until I felt outright nauseous. I disabled my profile, as my body was making it abundantly clear that I wasn't ready.
Appreciate the mention that "grief can also create space for new kinds of love to emerge." This really is true; and it's such a healthy mindset given the reality that not everyone will get back into another romantic relationship after this kind of loss (even if they would like to) for a variety of reasons.
Even with just enjoying life and being happy again, there can be guilt as one heals from the loss and moves on. It's so important to remember that what is happening in the present (finding love again, enjoying life, being happy) doesn't erase or diminish the love that was there in the past.
This entire series has been incredible, and Part 3 took it to another level. So true that a variety of feelings can arise when it comes to loving again after loss. When I first tried going back onto the eHarmony dating site, I felt unpleasant, and it quickly got worse until I felt outright nauseous. I disabled my profile, as my body was making it abundantly clear that I wasn't ready.
Appreciate the mention that "grief can also create space for new kinds of love to emerge." This really is true; and it's such a healthy mindset given the reality that not everyone will get back into another romantic relationship after this kind of loss (even if they would like to) for a variety of reasons.
Even with just enjoying life and being happy again, there can be guilt as one heals from the loss and moves on. It's so important to remember that what is happening in the present (finding love again, enjoying life, being happy) doesn't erase or diminish the love that was there in the past.