Has your child adjusted to the separation and their new life?

If you answered YES

If you answered YES, you waited to develop a relationship until your child(ren) had the opportunity to heal and recover.

If you answered NO

If you answered NO, there is no set time to introduce the idea of dating to your child(ren). Be patient with them, they too are going through the grieving and healing process.

(a) If your child is having a hard time recovering think about having them talk to a counselor or mental health professional. (b) Put the mental and emotional health of your child before your desire to date. If they aren’t ready respect their emotions.