Brief Answer:
counselling with a trusted person

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
I am Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today.

This is a very sensitive and complex issue and I hope to help you with your concerns.

Marriage is a long term and serious commitment and the willingness of those involves is of primary importance.

The person's state of mind, her feelings toward her late spouse, the quality of their time together, her current priorities , her financial status, emotional stability and social support , all play a role in her decision making in regards to a second marriage.

I suggest that you or anyone she trusts talk to her about the above mentioned points to find out the following:

- if she is still in mourning the loss of her husband (if so, this is not the apt time to discuss a second marriage)
- if she is in denial over the loss or has she accepted it and moved forward with her life
-if she is happy or lonely, needs a companion.
- what she thinks about a second marriage and if she would be willing to think about it in the future
- if she is emotionally and financially stable.

some people need to be pulled out of their current state in order to realize what they want, while others just need to be heard .

If you find any difficulty approaching her, a local counsellor could help with determining her needs (if she is depressed, for instance and needs medical help)

I hope I have helped.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.

Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad

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