Dear Abby: My fiancé won’t let me put up a photo of my late husband
A widow of nine years who is engaged asked her fiancé to display a photo of her late husband, but he objected. Dear Abby responded that his reaction signals insecurity and recommended open discussion and premarital counseling. The column also affirmed her right to honor her late husband’s memory in a modest way for the benefit of her children.
- ▪The woman, a widow with three children, requested to hang a picture of her late husband in the new home, prompting an upset response from her fiancé.
- ▪Dear Abby characterized the fiancé’s objection as a red flag and suggested that the couple discuss the issue and consider premarital counseling.
- ▪The advice emphasized that the widow may display the photo in a modest manner and that preserving the late husband’s memory can be important for the children.
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| Publication time | Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400 |
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Dear Abby Lifestyle Dear Abby: My fiancé won’t let me put up a photo of my late husband By Dear Abby Published June 26, 2026, 3:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google DEAR ABBY: I’ve been a widow for nine years and just got engaged. When I asked my fiancé if I could put a picture of my late husband in our new home, he became upset. He said he shouldn’t have to walk into his own home and look at pictures of a man who once “had” me. I have three kids with my late husband. We were high school sweethearts, and I took his death extremely hard. I can’t help but think that my fiancé is overreacting. I feel he wants me to just erase everything I had with my husband. My kids will be living with us, too.
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