After the death of a loved one, life is forever changed.  You are now a single in a couple’s world.  There is nothing worse than having to leave a gathering of friends to go home alone to an empty house. Most of us have experienced this feeling because we are now single again, and the rest of our friends are still paired off as couples.  Old friends will be kind and will try to include you in their activities, but the experience will not be the same. It helps to share with others that have also suffered a loss.  You will discover that you do not have to explain your feelings simply because your new friends understand.  They will tell you about their experiences, listen to yours, and you will feel safe in sharing your feelings because you are not alone.