2006-10-15 06:09:29 · 23 answers · asked by groucheta66 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Contrary to popular belief...Bereavement has NO time frame!!!
As a BIG advocate of POMC and, FOHVAMP...One gig we do suggest is to give ya' self a minimum of 1 FULL year prior to making any major decisions!!!
Break a leg!!!
2006-10-15 06:15:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back in the "olden" days the "proper" time was a year. But if you truly loved him you will always mourn him. But life has to go on, and there for you start dating again. I think it helps for the woman to find a male friend rather quickly, just a friend, to help fill that void in life where the man is gone. But it is all really up to the woman, there is no right and wrong answer to this question. Sometimes the children of the widow find it more difficult for mom to move on than mom finds it to move on.
2006-10-15 13:13:52 · answer #2 · answered by DarkStar 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A woman will mourn the loss of her man the rest of her life. The pain will fade, but the memories will remain.
Each person is different in their healing process. Some heal quickly and other slowly. She will know when she is ready for love again and then she will start dating.
2006-10-15 13:11:54 · answer #3 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Long time ago it was a year if she was married.Now it doesnt matter I guess. I know a woman who was married for years and after he died she had another man in six months. So its all up to the person. They shouldnt worry about what any one eles thinks.
2006-10-15 13:12:52 · answer #4 · answered by Joan C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as it takes for her to feel ready to move on...there is no specific time or guidleline...for some women it will take more time than others, there are factors here (her depth of feeling for him, her dependence on him, how long they were together, etc)...
It might be months...it might be years...she may decide to take time for herself and just be single for a while...no reason not to...she may decide to not ever date...it's all individual preference and what one wants out of the rest of their life...
2006-10-15 13:13:57 · answer #5 · answered by . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I said a prayer for you today
And know God must have heard-
I felt the answer in my heart
Although He spoke no word!
I didn't ask for wealth or fame
(I knew you wouldn't mind)-
I asked Him to send you treasures
Of a far more lasting kind!
I asked that He'd be near you
At the start of each new day
To grant you health and blessings
And my friendship to share your way!
I asked for happiness for you
In all things great and small-
But it was for His loving care
I prayed the most of all!
By: Kenny P. aka-Cobra
2006-10-15 13:11:36 · answer #6 · answered by Cobra 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
According to the "Laws of Social Etiquette", the appropriate mourning period is one year. During that time it is recommended you don't make any life changing decisions.....dating is one of them.
2006-10-15 13:15:34 · answer #7 · answered by Rembrandt11 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it all depends on the woman.In my personal experiences the woman needs to grieve as long as she wants there is no determined time limit.When the woman thinks she is ready to face the world again then she is done with her grieving.But in realty a woman will always grieve.
2006-10-15 13:40:56 · answer #8 · answered by aprilbear22 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is going to be different for every woman, and every situation. There is no 'normal-ness' in this. Give her all the time she needs.
2006-10-15 13:11:10 · answer #9 · answered by Jewelz_4_U 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as she needs to. Meanwhile, getting out, eating right, exercising, and not isolating will help the process.....you will know when the time is right. Take it easy, and go one day at a time.
2006-10-15 13:11:02 · answer #10 · answered by NorthernCA/FL 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋