Dear Queenie,
My brother passed away last year after a long illness. His wife took good care of him while he was sick, and I promised him I would look after her and still treat her like family when he was gone, but only a couple of months after he passed away she started seeing another man and pretty soon they were in a close relationship, if you know what I mean.
Queenie, how can I honor my brother’s wish when she is so disrespectful of his memory?—Angry Brother
Dear Brother,
As I keep reminding my readers, marriage vows include the phrase “until death do us part.”
Your sister-in-law is not disrespecting her marriage vows or her late husband’s memory by seeking the same happiness she found in their marriage. You can honour your brother’s wish by staying in touch with her, making sure she is okay, and including her in an occasional family event (assuming she chooses to attend).
