36| Dating After Loss—Setting Boundaries in Dating While Grieving

Dating After Loss—Setting Boundaries in Dating While Grieving

Summary of the Episode:

Dating after the loss of a parent can feel like uncharted territory. You might wonder if it’s even okay to desire love again—especially when your heart is still healing. In this powerful episode, Kaitlyn opens up about her own experience navigating dating in the midst of grief and how it led her to unexpected emotional wake-up calls.

You’ll learn how grief impacts your relationships, why guarding your heart is both biblical and necessary, and how to recognize whether your desire for connection is coming from healing—or loneliness. With Scripture, personal reflection, and heartfelt encouragement, this episode will help you approach dating through the lens of wisdom, boundaries, and God’s perfect timing.

If you’ve ever felt pressure to move on, confusion about whether you’re ready, or guilt for even thinking about dating again—this episode will speak directly to your soul and remind you: you are not alone, and God is still writing your story.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why your heart needs protection during grief—and how to guard it biblically
• How to discern whether you’re dating from healing or from heartbreak
• What emotional and spiritual boundaries look like in Christian dating after loss

Key Takeaways:

• Grief can cloud judgment—don’t ignore red flags or trade healing for temporary comfort
• Time alone doesn’t heal all wounds—Jesus does
• Boundaries are a sign of wisdom, not punishment, and God honors your intentionality

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Let’s Connect:

• Become an Insider (Join the Weekly Newsletter): https://bit.ly/GrieveWithChristNewsletter
• Join the Community: Faith-Based Grief Support for Women
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• Email Kaitlyn: info@KaitlynBuck.com

Remember: You’re not alone in your grief or your faith journey. God sees you, loves you, and wants to walk with you every step of the way.

❤️ Kaitlyn