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Husband. Father. Author. Relationship Coach. Remarried Widower.
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New Book: The Wife in the Next Life

November 27, 2022
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Available December 12, 2022

I thought about our future and for the second time that day I envisioned a long, happy life together. But when my thoughts focused on the eternities, things got blurry. Could I move forward without all the answers?

We finished lunch and carried our dishes to the sink. As I rinsed off my plate, Abel set his dishes on the counter, stood directly behind me, and placed his hands on my hips. I closed my eyes and leaned against him, enjoying the feeling of our bodies pressed together. I knew if I turned around, Abel would kiss me. I rested the back of my head against his chest unsure if I was ready to take that step.

You don’t have to do this, I reminded myself. You can marry someone else. Someone who doesn’t have a wife in the next life.

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When Julianna Taylor goes out on a date with Abel Keogh, she’s shocked to discover he’s a recent widower—he’s only twenty-six. As they continue dating, she falls in love, but a relationship with Abel comes with thorny questions about eternal relationships and her place in Abel’s heart. Can she continue without knowing how things will work out?

At some point, we all face questions that don’t have easy answers. How we choose to proceed amid doubt and uncertainty can define the rest of our lives.

This is Julianna and Abel’s inspirational, true story about their struggle to open their hearts and endure with faith even when the answers aren’t forthcoming.

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When Widowers Say "That's What We've Always Done"

November 16, 2022

Starting a new relationship means changing some habits, traditions, and holiday plans. What should you do when you suggest making new holiday memories and the widower won't change his plans and says, "That's what we've always done?" My latest Widower Wednesday video has the answer.

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How Often do Widowers Change Their Mind?

October 26, 2022

How often do widowers change their mind when it comes to making his new love number one in his life? Find out in my latest Widower Wednesday video. https://youtu.be/z6ZKFwWW9Fc

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Scatter the Ashes and Say Goodbye

October 12, 2022

It's important to say goodbye to our spouses when they die. In this Widower Wednesday video, I discuss how not scattering ashes and disposing of the late spouse's personal possessions hold us back from moving forward with life.

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The Groom who Kicked His Mom and Late Wife's Family Out of His Wedding

October 5, 2022

A groom kicked his mom and his late wife's family from his wedding. It's a great story of how and when to set healthy boundaries and a reminder that your new relationship, not the past, should be your top priority.

Read the story here.

Related Widower Wednesday video: Who Should I (Not) Invite to My Wedding

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Resolved: Where to Bury the Second Wife

September 14, 2022

For 19 years, there's been one widower-related issue Julianna and I haven't solved: where will our final resting place be? Good news: we have a resolution.

Past videos on the subject:

  • Where should the widower bury his second wife?: https://youtu.be/snb1jgYzBnw

  • What my kids said about where the widower should bury his second wife: https://youtu.be/QUXCntk4T7w

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Who Should I (Not) Invite to My Wedding?

August 31, 2022

When widows and widowers remarry, there may be friends and family who don't approve of the union or are still grieving their mother/daughter/sister/friend. Should you invite them? My latest Widower Wednesday video has the answer.

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When Should Widows and Widowers Tell Family and Friends They're Dating?

August 17, 2022

When's the right time for widows or widowers to tell your children, friends, the late wife's family, and other family members that you're dating or in an exclusive relationship? My latest Widower Wednesday video has the answer.

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How Soon Do Widowers Date?

August 14, 2022

Most widowers start dating 3-5 months after the death of their wife. It’s not a question of if widowers will date again, but how soon it will happen.

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What it's like dating a widow or widower

August 7, 2022

What’s it like dating a widow or widower? For many of my clients, this image of the dead coming between the living sums it up perfectly. Can you relate?

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