As you’ve discovered grief is quite painful and you need your friends more then ever. Unfortunately, many couple friends are lost when you are no longer part of a couple.
Your old couple friends may have a party and your not invited. You find out about it later, it hurts and makes you angry. The problem is made worse by your own feelings of withdrawal and emotional pain. Social relationships may need to be rebuilt around new friends and hobbies. Try something new – I took up curling in a ladies league, made some new friends and had lots of fun.
It is worthwhile to work at keeping your old friends. All friendships take some commitment, but you may find that going out with couples just doesn’t appeal to you. Perhaps as time goes by your relationship with old friends will change to suit your life as a single, but don’t be surprised if some old friends drift away.
This is part of your grief journey – as you find your new path you will also find some great new friends.
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