This article offers advice to grieving widows on how to respond to well-meaning Valentine's Day greetings from family and friends. It suggests setting boundaries, communicating your feelings openly, and prioritizing self-care during this sensitive time.
DEAR ERIC: Valentine’s Day is approaching and members of my family and friends send me “Happy Valentine’s Day” texts, knowing that I am a widow. They claim that Valentine’s is for everybody, not just couples.
Now, it may also draw you into a debate. This is the downside. But you don’t have to debate. You’ve set a boundary and when people cross our boundaries, even with good intentions and boxes of chocolates, it’s an indication that they’re not in the right place to be in a good relationship with us.
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