Dating After Loss: How to Know You're Ready

Talked with death doula Traci Arieli about dating again, guilt, and moving forward without betraying the past.

We discuss:

  • How to tell if you're ready to start dating again

  • Why guilt often shows up when moving forward after loss

  • Common misconceptions about dating in widowhood

  • Navigating conversations with children, family, and friends

  • What it's like to date a widow or widower

  • Setting healthy boundaries in new relationships

  • Taking things slowly and finding your own path forward 

    Watch the interview below!