My dad was married to my stepmum for 20 years and she sadly died (very suddenly) in December.
He took some time off work and has recently gone back. He's told me that he has a'female friend' but that there is nothing in it (he actually said 'there's no sex or anything [shudder]) and that they are both lonely and enjoy spending time together,going for coffee, watching TV etc.
The weirdest part is that my dad is nearly 60 and she's 29 (younger than me )
I don't live close to my family and my dad has just phoned to ask if it's ok for him to visit with said lady friend (FWIW, he has only visited once in 10 years but we see him regularly, although we aren't terribly close)
I feel like a petulant child- part of me thinks I should just be happy for him but the other part is feeling very protective of him.
I don't know whether I want advice, sympathy or what but any words of wisdom on how to approach this would be much appreciated- so far I've told him that aslong as he's happy then so am I and of course they can visit but I still worry about him. He really fell apart after SM's death
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Recently widowed dad in new relationship... I'm an adult and should be able to get my head round it,surely?!
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Haylstones · 17/06/2009 15:51
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