Couple wants to get married after losing their spouses

Dear Annie: I went out with a friend from high school 36 years ago, and he was my first. After all those years of both of us being married to other people, we found each other on Facebook after our spouses passed away. We’ve been seeing each other for almost 10 months now, and he’s talking about getting married early next year.

Not sure what people will think and say about us marrying only after a year of losing our spouses. What should I do?

Lost for Now

Dear Lost for Now: Are you sure you are lost for now? Or were you just found? What a blessing to reconnect and fall in love with each other. I’m sure your spouses would want you to be happy sooner rather than later, and it sounds like happiness is what you have found. What a gift. Go for it and enjoy each other. Friends who criticize you are not your real friends.

Dear Annie: I can relate to where Insecurities is coming from. I have been there many times, and it can be quite the struggle.

A couple of years ago, I found an app that has been a source of relief for many issues, ranging from sleep issues to COVID-19 stress and anxieties of all kinds. The Tapping Solution is a guided meditation partnered with finger tapping of acupressure points to relieve whatever stress is bothering you. I have used it and can wholeheartedly recommend it. I encourage anyone to check it out.

Success Through Tapping

Dear Success: Thank you for your suggestion of tapping. Tapping is combination of Chinese acupressure and modern psychology that uses fingertip taps instead of needles.

The theory behind tapping is that all negative emotions are caused by a disruption in the body’s energy system, and that tapping can restore balance.

Any tool that helps alleviate anxiety during this time is worth a try.

Dear Annie: My little brother was scammed two different times to the tune of over $70,000.

At one point, the second scammer claimed to be in Indiana looking for him, but I was able to hack her emails and prove to him that she was emailing from the Philippines. In addition, I was able to find a news group where she posted, bragging about her exploits. He finally got out of that and has been married to a good woman for over 10 years.

Scammed as Well

Dear Scammed as Well:

I am sorry your brother had to lose all that money, but it’s good that he got his happily ever after. It sure sounds like he deserved it. I am printing your letter to alert others to always contact local authorities if you suspect improper activity.

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