Where it helps
- The first family lunch where your ex used to be
- A holiday at home where the questions will come
- A friend's wedding or reunion soon after
- A day out when you would rather not be alone
What it is not
Not a new relationship and not a way to make an ex jealous. The day is strictly platonic, agreed in writing, and ends when agreed. Its value is simply good company on a day that needs it.

Keeping the story honest
Introduce her as a friend. A new romance announced to your family a month after a breakup creates more questions than it answers.
Common questions
Is it too soon?
If a day is hard to face alone, it is not too soon to have company for it.
Will she listen if I talk about it?
She is good company and can listen; she is not a counsellor, and the day is not therapy.
Can I book her again for the next holiday?
Yes, if she is free and you are both comfortable.
