{"id":2657,"date":"2019-06-17T16:30:06","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T16:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svmarriagecoun.wpengine.com\/?p=2657"},"modified":"2023-11-28T07:50:29","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T15:50:29","slug":"marriage-after-loss-how-to-navigate-a-new-relationship-as-a-parent-who-has-lost-a-partner-to-death-or-illness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-staginglink3.com\/aziza-client-site\/marriage-after-loss-how-to-navigate-a-new-relationship-as-a-parent-who-has-lost-a-partner-to-death-or-illness\/","title":{"rendered":"Marriage After Loss: How To Navigate a New Relationship as a Parent Who Has Lost a Partner to Death or Illness"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s not easy to find true love<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and your odds are further severed if you\u2019re navigating a new relationship as a single parent who lost a partner to death.<\/p>\n

Between mending your broken heart to protecting your child\u2019s emotional health, there\u2019s a lot at stake here. So how do you let someone in, at a time when you\u2019ve shut yourself out?<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Hide Anything<\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re heading for drinks with friends, to find new people or signing up for a dating website, never conceal your truth. Come clear from the get-go. It might seem scary and might narrow down your prospects, but it\u2019ll also save you time beating around the bush, attracting people who can\u2019t handle the pressure of being with someone who has a kid or \u2018baggage\u2019.<\/p>\n

Being open about your situation will also help you filter out people who\u2019re just in it for a \u2018good\u2019 time and save you from the paradox of choice<\/u><\/a>. As a single parent you know your child is fragile and therefore you can\u2019t jump into relationships with people who\u2019ll leave once the weekend is over. Your child needs someone who\u2019ll stay and that can only happen if you say that upfront to potential love interests.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Call it Baggage<\/h2>\n

Your previous relationship and the loss your endured from it are not baggage and neither are your kids. Your partner, may their soul rest in peace, was a huge part of your life. They gave you love, laughter and a lifetime to cherish. Calling it baggage<\/i><\/em>\u00a0would be nothing short of insulting their memory.<\/p>\n

The same goes for your kids. They aren\u2019t baggage. If anything, they\u2019re the bonus that you bring to any relationship. Remember, even when you unconsciously regard your kids as baggage it automatically causes potential love interests to view them in a negative light. Moreover, it might make your child feel unwanted, which is the last thing you want, given they have already lost one parent.<\/p>\n

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Take Time Before You Introduce Your New Partner To Your Child<\/h2>\n

The death of your partner has already shaken your child to the core. Therefore, it\u2019ll take them time to heal from the grave loss. Inflicting them with the knowledge that you\u2019ve already moved on can be met with resentment and loss of trust. As a result, your child might develop abandonment issues and feel alien in their own skin. So, don\u2019t rush into introducing your new partner to your child.<\/p>\n

However, hiding the fact that you\u2019ve started dating won\u2019t help either. You must carefully navigate your way and only introduce your partner to your child when you\u2019re sure they\u2019re in it for the long haul.<\/p>\n

However, if you still find it difficult to work your way through don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch<\/u><\/a>\u00a0with Azizeh Rezaiyan<\/u><\/a>\u00a0at Silicon Valley Marriage Counseling in Palo Alto and Bay area to seek help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s not easy to find true love\u00a0and your odds are further severed if you\u2019re navigating a new relationship as a single parent who lost a partner to death. Between mending your broken heart to protecting your child\u2019s emotional health, there\u2019s a lot at stake here. 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