Amanda Kloots addresses a common belief about dating after losing a spouse: that moving on means forgetting the one who passed away. Kloots, who lost her husband, Broadway star Nick Cordero, to COVID-19 in 2020, asserts widows and widowers often face judgement when starting new relationships, despite grief and love persisting together.
A New Perspective on Love and Loss
Kloots explained in a Fox News Digital interview that her heart can accommodate love for both her late husband and new romantic interests. ‘The heart can hold a lot of love,’ she stated, emphasizing that dating again doesn’t diminish the love for a lost partner. The host of the ‘Good Grief’ podcast is not suggesting grief vanishes but advocates for the recognition that it should not hinder someone from experiencing life fully.
She encourages understanding that new love doesn’t erase old love. People dating a widow or widower should accept this from the start. Kloots urges others to support widows, acknowledging the challenge but also the beauty in welcoming new relationships while remembering past ones.
Living with Nick Cordero’s Legacy
Cordero passed on July 5, 2020, after a long battle with COVID-19, which involved severe complications. Kloots shared his journey publicly as she transitioned to life with their young son, Elvis, in Los Angeles. Despite his passing, Kloots continues to honor Cordero, aiming to keep his memory alive for their son and herself.
‘If he was still alive, I’d talk about him all the time. He’s still in my life through Elvis, and it’s important the world remembers him,’ she said. Cordero was ‘a beautiful man,’ and she believes in keeping deceased loved ones present by celebrating their memories actively.
Spiritual Connection and Moving Forward
Kloots continues to feel connected to Cordero spiritually, describing signs she believes come from him. This connection has aided her resilience in the six years since his death.
This outlook has influenced her work, including her role on ‘Let’s Marry Harry’ on Netflix. Acting as a confidante, she shared her insights on love and marriage with reality star Harry Jowsey, encouraging healthier views on relationships. She also discussed how personal loss taught her to reevaluate past relationship conflicts.
Embracing ‘Good Grief’
Kloots’s experience informs her podcast, ‘Good Grief with Amanda Kloots,’ addressing various forms of loss, from deaths to lost opportunities. Her understanding of grief as a companion to enduring love offers a transformative perspective for those navigating similar paths.
Six years after her husband’s death, Kloots continues to cherish Cordero’s memory while embracing new possibilities. She reminds that grief has no end date, nor does love.
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