A widowed man worries about telling his children that he has fallen in love with his late wife’s sister.
I am a 60-year-old widowed man. My wife of over 30 years passed away four years ago after a long illness.
Are we wrong in pursuing this? How should we tell our children and other family members? We’re concerned that even one unaccepting person may be the grounds to break this up and cause years of tension. My marriage was wonderful, and all the family relations on both sides are great — for now.Congratulations to both of you for finding love at this stage of your lives.
Your attitude throughout is vital in terms of telegraphing how this will go. You should both remain calm and patient, and you should both adopt an understanding attitude. What you should not do is convey that any family member will have the power to manipulate you into breaking up your relationship.
Send a text with a beautiful photo or funny meme, call and ask how they are doing, pick up a prescription or grocery order, drop off something to eat, set up a playdate with the children. Be empathetic. Let the family know you care.
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