divorced or maybe separated or maybe widowed or just unhappily married. Just wondering. Thanks for your honest answers in advance.
2007-11-20 14:58:20 · 8 answers · asked by pain_of_unhappiness 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I will dine alone this Thanksgiving. My husband died 2 years ago in November. Last year I went to relatives for dinner and while I had a plesant enough time seeing everyone with their families was very very hard and I cried all night when I returned to my empty house.
This year things are a bit better and I am learning to get along alone. I want to have my own dinner so that I can prove to myself that I can have my holidays without having to try to latch on to someone elses. I can cook so why can't I cook for me. I'm a good cook so Im gonna enjoy it. Im going to see as many movies at the multiplex as I can and then eat as much as I want and then sleep as long as I like. Im looking forward to it. Thanks for asking.
2007-11-20 15:37:20 · answer #1 · answered by CindyLu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I will do my best to enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday this year. I am a widow, he passed this year. I have 4 children who need me and that I need. Even though he is gone I still have much to be thankful for. Like: my children, my nieces and nephews, my sisters, my parents, my Nana, my uncle and some wonderful friends. I am also thankful for life, for being allowed a life with my husband (even though it was shorter than either of us wanted), I am thankful for everything that I have and for all I have still to do.
I may have my moments where missing him is too great to contain, but I will remember the good and happy things. I will enjoy this holiday and the next. Life is too short not to enjoy it.
2007-11-20 15:56:01 · answer #2 · answered by bkdrm41897 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some great tips for those experiencing a painful break up or divorce:
Getting Over A Break Up Or Divorce: How To Mourn, Heal, and Move On
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2007-11-20 15:08:58 · answer #3 · answered by lovehealer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will be so MUCH happier that I am not having to spend the holiday with him and his temper/criticism. Being alone is no fun however so I am volunteering on that day to help make some other persons Thanksgiving holiday more fun for them.
2007-11-20 15:10:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thanksgiving is a time to set aside differences. but if you really can't stand the person find new friends. sometimes the holidays are lonely but that is why you you have families and friends that love you. if not go to your local church or shelter and donate some time. you will feel better by giving back and receiving something in return.
2007-11-20 15:08:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not give in to the temptation to languish in your own self pity.
Try helping someone who is less fortunate than you.
Good luck.
2007-11-20 15:10:53 · answer #6 · answered by box of rain 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we have to be thankful for being alive, healthy and having the rest of our families. There's alot to be thankful for.
2007-11-21 13:38:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't be with someone to complete you. You should be with them if they complement you.
2007-11-20 15:06:19 · answer #8 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋