Dating After Death

Your girlfriend Sarah wants to change her relationship status and post couple photos on Instagram, exactly one year after your wife's passing. Your teenage daughter is still processing her grief, and your in-laws follow your social media closely. You have 10 minutes before Sarah posts.

Challenges

Survivors

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Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

James Miller, 42, Widowed father of a 15-year-old daughter

Conversation Partner

Sarah Chen (Ambitious Tech Executive Girlfriend)

Setting

Modern open-plan kitchen, soft evening light through floor-to-ceiling windows, city lights beginning to twinkle outside

Location

Your Luxury Downtown Apartment

Learning Objectives

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Navigate the conversation without alienating Sarah or disrespecting your late wife's memory

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Protect your daughter's emotional well-being while considering your own happiness

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Reach a compromise about social media timing that respects all parties

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“James, I've already picked the filter for our announcement post. Your profile still says 'widowed' - don't you think it's time we show everyone we're happy? I mean, it's been a whole year...”

This is how Sarah Chen (Ambitious Tech Executive Girlfriend)'s greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#1053

What You'll Get

🎯Real-world conversation practice
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