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widowed friend visiting

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Bellanonna Tue 09-Jun-15 14:18:11

I think you have to mention him and then just be guided by her. It would be very difficult to avoid mentioning him. If she wants to she can open up and talk, or not as the case may be.

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Charleygirl Tue 09-Jun-15 14:09:14

I personally would stay clear of mentioning her husband and let her speak about him if she feels able. It may feel too soon for her, you will not know until you meet again. I agree, you do not want to be opening old wounds

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TriciaF Tue 09-Jun-15 14:02:59

On Thursday a friend is coming for lunch who was widowed not long ago. Her husband died after a fairly long painful illness (cancer.)
We haven't seen her since he died, and we were very fond of them both.
She's coming with her brother.
Obviously we'll be asking what's new since we last saw her, but I was wondering about whether to ask about her husband, how much to mention him etc. She's a very practical person and I've been told that she's coping well, but I don't want to re-open old wounds.
Any advice?

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