Dear Abby: How do I move on after my boyfriend died?
A grieving woman in Georgia writes to Dear Abby, seeking advice on how to move forward after the death of her boyfriend 15 months ago. She describes him as her best friend and expresses difficulty coping with the loss, feeling that a part of her died with him. Dear Abby offers condolences and suggests that healing happens gradually, recommending grief counseling or a support group to help in the process.
- ▪The woman’s boyfriend passed away 15 months ago, and she continues to struggle with intense grief.
- ▪Dear Abby explains that moving on is a gradual process involving setbacks and progress.
- ▪Grief counseling or joining a support group is recommended as a helpful step for healing.
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Dear Abby Lifestyle Dear Abby: How do I move on after my boyfriend died? By Dear Abby Published May 3, 2026, 3:00 a.m. ET Dear Abby advises a woman who is dealing with the death of her boyfriend. globalmoments - stock.adobe.com DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend passed away 15 months ago. I have been devastated ever since. He was my best friend, and I’m having a hard time letting go. He said he would love me even in death, and when he died, he took a large piece of my heart with him. I know I’m depressed. How do you move on without your best friend? — HURTING HEART IN GEORGIA DEAR HURTING HEART: Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your boyfriend. Moving on (if that’s what one would call it) doesn’t happen all at once.
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