Where is she in the grieving process?
Has she had the necessary time to properly grieve? Grieving must take place in order for her to move forward with her life … which includes new relationships. Some people grieve more quickly than others … which means for some, it might be a matter of months. Yet for others, it could take years. Give her the time she needs to heal, and don’t force a new relationship on her. If your relationship with her is right for her, then she’ll gravitate toward you naturally. 2) Be prepared to respect her previous relationship, and don’t insist on changing things (like taking down photos, or not wearing a ring, etc.) … at least not for a while. Give her the time she needs to work through it all, and process it. Respect her thoughts, respect her feelings … it is really all about respect on your part. 3) Be supportive (not jealous) – especially as emotional moments surface sometimes unexpectedly … including on special occasions such as birthdays or holidays. You cannot possibly imagine what
