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Originally Posted by KEB1990
My mom's been gone for 3 years now. My parents were married 35 years . A few days ago my dad out of the blue said he was going to take this woman who I never met on a date. I'm trying to be supportive but it's making me feel like he's replacing my mom . It's triggered both my depression and anxiety.
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My mom and Dad were married 48 years. She died at 67. Years later Dad dated one woman. They were both in their late 70's. She was a wonderful woman but both were pretty clear that neither was a replacements for the deceased spouse. My husband and I even double dated with them. At first it was weird be a use I had only seen Dad with Mom, but it kept him going.it was great to see him happy. Please consider my as signature at the bottom.
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