Amanda Kloots says widows face judgment for dating again

Amanda Kloots, a television host and fitness instructor, has spoken out about the judgment that widows and widowers often face when they start dating again after losing a spouse. Kloots lost her husband, Broadway actor Nick Cordero, to complications of COVID-19 in 2020. In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, she addressed the misconception that moving on in a new relationship means leaving the deceased partner behind. She emphasized that the heart can hold love for multiple people simultaneously, and that dating again does not diminish the love felt for the person who died. Kloots explained that she has many compartments in her heart for love, and that new relationships do not erase the bond with her late husband. She compared it to having a second child, noting that loving a new child does not reduce love for the first. Kloots urged people to support widows and widowers who choose to date, rather than making their lives harder with judgment. She acknowledged that grief is a difficult and ongoing process, but that it should not prevent someone from living fully. Kloots also spoke about her belief that Cordero is still present in her life, sending her signs and guiding her and their son, Elvis. She described a strong spiritual connection that has helped her through the past six years. She is now channeling her experience into a new podcast called "Good Grief with Amanda Kloots," where she explores themes of loss and healing. Kloots's comments come as she continues to honor Cordero's memory while embracing new possibilities in her personal life.