WTF on East Coast Drive: 'My girlfriend is still in love with her late husband'
Everyone deals with grief in their own way, but this woman's way of doing so has surprised her boyfriend.
There's a famous saying that goes, 'Time heals all wounds', but how much time does one need to process the loss of a loved one?
There have been various studies that have been conducted on how to deal with grief. Some suggest getting in touch with your emotional side by expressing your sadness, while others go the counselling route. It seems as if there are many ways that one can process their loss.
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A man wrote into Bongani and Mags to express his concern after noticing his girlfriend's very strange coping mechanism which she uses to help deal with the grief of her late husband.
Here's what he had to say...
Hey Bongani and Mags, I’m currently dating a widow. She was previously married for nine years and her husband passed away a year ago. Everything is going well, except for the fact that she still keeps photos of her late husband around her house and every night, she kisses his photo and says goodnight. Is this normal? Should I worry? Please help...
There is a limit to being supportive and understanding, so where does one draw the line?
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Should this man be concerned about his girlfriend's behaviour? Take a listen to what KZN, Bongani, and Mags had to say in the podcast below: