Q. What do you tell your 88-year-old father when he asks you if he should date again after your mother passes away?
A. As long as he is not jumping into a serious relationship and as long as he keeps his finances private, I see nothing wrong with it. Encourage him to give himself time to grieve, and then see dates as friends and not replacements for his wife. Should he marry again, he will want to make sure that it will be good for both him and his future wife, so suggest that he take his time in enjoying the company of those he dates and getting to know them.
The bottom line is, it is his life and too much interference will not be appreciated. Try to be encouraging and supportive because dating will help to keep him from getting lonely and depressed.
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