Navigating the dating scene when you're young, and widowed

The dating scene is difficult for most to navigate, but widows and widowers have even more hurdles facing them. They have to allow themselves enough time and space to grieve, avoid comparing love interests with their late spouses, release guilt when embarking on serious new relationships, overcome disapproval from family and friends, and ultimately embrace the right to love and express feelings for two people: the deceased spouse and the romantic relationship.

By Richard Asa, Special to Tribune Newspapers

February 7, 2012