Love after Loss Series: Ep. 1. Are You Ready for a Relationship After Loss?

In this episode of 'A Guide to Love After Loss', Dr. Monika Wieliczko shares her personal journey of navigating love after the loss of her husband. She discusses the emotional complexities of dating after loss, the importance of self-reflection, and recognising readiness for new relationships. The episode emphasises the validity of mixed emotions and the necessity of honouring past relationships while making space for new love.

Before we dive in, if you haven't done so already, I invite you to take my free quiz: Are You Ready for a Relationship After Loss? It only takes two minutes, and you’ll receive personalized results and a grief-friendly guide to dating after loss. Pause the episode and head over to www.guidetoafterlife.com/dating.

Throughout this series, I’ll be referring to the tasks and exercises within the guide, so make sure to download it and follow along.

Main taekaways:

• Love and happiness are possible after loss.
• It's normal to feel conflicted about dating after loss.
• No relationship is permanent, and that realisation can be freeing.
• Self-reflection is crucial in understanding your readiness for dating.
• Journaling can help process feelings and clarify intentions.
• Emotional maturity involves recognising both the good and bad in past relationships.
• You can honour your late partner while seeking new love.
• Grief doesn't follow a timeline; take your time.
• Being curious about new relationships is a positive sign of readiness.
• Emotional risks are part of the dating process.