How long does it take?
2006-11-17 05:29:09 · 21 answers · asked by Baby Jack born 4/5/09 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Its not me.
2006-11-17 05:35:45 · update #1
I think it would be SUPER hard.
I think it happens all the time, but I personally don't know anyone who has had to.
2006-11-17 08:37:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will never actually recover from the loss of a spouse. Grieving for them is different for each person. Sometimes it can take months or even years.
In extreme cases, if a couple has been together for a very long time, and one of the spouse's dies, the other spouse dies within a short time frame.
2006-11-17 05:37:08 · answer #2 · answered by choosinghappiness 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure that "fully recover" is the way to look at it, you will probably never fully recover.
How long does it take to move on with your life? I don't have the answer to that, and there is no "right" answer, just give yourself some time. And be open to the possibility of moving on, and it will happen when you are ready.
Good luck, and may whatever god you believe in offer you comfort solace, and healing.
2006-11-17 05:48:11 · answer #3 · answered by Teclis98 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no right answer for this one ... each person deals with death in their own way ... !
How you grieve is a unique result of your personality, your past history of loss, and the relationship that you had with the person who died. Each person will grieve in their own way and with their own time table.
When you are grieving, you can feel very different from your usual self as your emotions, your mind, and your reactions seem unreliable. It is possible that you are feeling intense pain and emotions that you have never felt before. Responses such as fatigue, forgetfulness and irritability result from your attention and energy being directed toward your grief. Hopelessness, anger, sadness, guilt, fear, depression are all normal reactions to loss.
There will be unpredictable ups and downs that may be felt as waves of grief or as good days and bad days.
For physical, emotional and mental well-being remember to tell her to eat well and get adequate sleep and exercise.
It is certain that this loss will continue to be part of her life.
Nothing will ever be the same, yet she must somehow go on and find meaning in the new path before her. Sounds like she has a lot of support ... I'm sorry for her loss ... my boyfriend died in a car accident last year ... and I looked up a few things on-line about grieving and it helped me a lot ... or at least it made me feel normal ... for feeling the way I did ... !
2006-11-17 05:56:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No i dont think anyone can fully recover, they can only deal with the fact that it was their time to go but they will never forget their spouse.*
2006-11-17 05:32:36 · answer #5 · answered by abelssexywifey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of definitions of "recover". Everyone is different, some never remarry and some remarry a month later. For me if my wife died, I would never recover, but i would go on with life and maybe find someone else I could love and care about, but I would never forget the one who died.
2006-11-17 05:33:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too recently lost my spouse. I find myself missing her at odd times. I am trying to move on and begin dating (rather quickly actually), because I know this will help me fill the void in my heart. I know I will never forget her or stop loving her, and any new relationship will not be disrespectful or because of a lack of love. I think you can't wait, go ahead and try to move on, but in doing so always remember and honor your spouse.
2006-11-17 05:38:17 · answer #7 · answered by redondobeachbob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never experienced the death of my spouse but I can't imagine how long it would take to get over it. Probably many, many years, if at all. I don't think anyone gets over it completely.
2006-11-17 05:35:50 · answer #8 · answered by Violet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. Can you fully recover from an accident that left you in a wheel chair?
2006-11-17 05:36:04 · answer #9 · answered by lopez76g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You never recover but you learn how to live with the fact that you will not be with that person again....
2006-11-17 05:40:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes yes & sometimes no. It depends on a lot of things like whether you have healthy self esteem & whether you have interests that you can pursue. Time does heal things, but sometimes you need to talk to someone to get support for yourself & to feel validated in your feelings. Don't hesitate to get counseling from someone you trust, it could be invaluable!!
2006-11-17 05:36:04 · answer #11 · answered by tbeargin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋