Monday, January 10, 2011

Dating and seniors – encouraging companionship


The loss of a life long companion leaves a hole in the life of the remaining spouse and can leave adult children unsure of how to fill this gap. Even the most dedicated children are hard pressed to find time in their busy lives to see their parent as much as their parent may want. It should not be a surprise when two people, who have both faced the loss of a spouse, find each other and begin to build a new foundation on their common experience. With good health and financial stability, it can be the best time of their life and this new relationship can provide both companionship and boost confidence. Emotions surrounding this budding relationship can be mixed as everyone tries to maintain loyalty to their deceased family member and allow their remaining parent to continue to live the life they want. Time does heal all wounds. Embrace this new opportunity and with time and encouragement, a family, looking for happiness for their parent, will accept this new person.

3 comments:

firstSTREET said...

Great post about relationships in late life and finding comfort in the common experience of losing a loved one. You make some great points here that are important for widow/widowers and their family members to know. Thanks for sharing!

Become a Facebook fan for discounts and information on senior gadgets and more

Anonymous said...

How can i ask you for more details? Great post needda know more....

Elder Care Washington DC said...

Its really a good move and also surprising as many of the aged people dont think and follow. I suggest that when you lose your spouse at any age of the life you should go ahead and look forward to lead life in more better way. This kind of example will help people to take decisions easily.