In today's Ask Amy column, Amy Dickinson responds to someone who is curious about rekindling an old relationship.
My friend “Brian” passed away over three years ago. I was friends with Brian and his wife “Marcia” for more than 40 years.
Prior to their relationship and subsequent marriage, Marcia and I were very close friends. We never dated. We just liked each other’s company and had fun “hanging out” together. After a while, she wanted more from the relationship, but I was not ready for a long-term commitment, and shortly afterward, I moved to another state to open a restaurant.
I was very happy when Brian and Marcia married; they had a great marriage, and raised two beautiful and successful children.I have been thinking quite often about Marcia, but I don’t know how to approach her to see if she has any interest in rekindling the old feelings she had for me. Over the years I regretted not pursuing her. I was too young and too stupid.Is it wrong for me to even think about trying to date her? It feels wrong because she was married to my good friend.
If the situation was different, I would want a close friend to be with my widow, knowing that he would be good to her.I have little advice for you, other than to encourage you to pursue rekindling a relationship with someone you’ve known and liked for decades. You don’t note whether you have kept in close touch with “Marcia” over these last three years, but in my opinion, three years after a loss might present the right moment to make your move.or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on TwitterIf you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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