tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630059780501449621.post150506893933943779..comments2023-09-22T13:31:19.206-04:00Comments on Split-Second Single Father: On Being a Disqualified WidowerSplit-Second Single Fatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192370092337202063noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630059780501449621.post-11789499045559259912011-04-23T13:15:32.861-04:002011-04-23T13:15:32.861-04:00This is my first time reading your blog, but thoro...This is my first time reading your blog, but thoroughly enjoyed your post. I am only 6 weeks and 1 day into being a widow...so I wasn't even aware of the fact that there is such a thing as a "qualifying widow" claim. I'll have to keep that in mind next year. <br />Hope you made it through your dental work well, and good luck with your lady friend.Amberhttp://themilesbacktoyou.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630059780501449621.post-36751852158108835202011-04-21T01:17:01.860-04:002011-04-21T01:17:01.860-04:00This is my last year to file as a qualifying widow...This is my last year to file as a qualifying widow. I thought along the same lines: So what am I next year? Just a single? <br /><br />I guess the Government thinks that after four years, you just don't need to acknowledge the loss of a spouse anymore. Even though you might never marry again. I agree with you - it's ridiculous.<br /><br />Prayers for your dental work. I am SCARED TO DEATH of the dentist. And my appointment is looming... :/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630059780501449621.post-40135820234196751972011-04-05T21:00:34.351-04:002011-04-05T21:00:34.351-04:00Single parent dating can be beneficial for the par...Single parent dating can be beneficial for the parent and uneventful for the child if you establish certain ground rules. Although you are a single parent, you can attain balance in your life? and be an excellent mom or dad, while recognizing your need to have an adult relationship. Of course, the word relationship is key here–I’m not talking about having a string of them, but about dating one person who brings a sense of care and connection to your life.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.singledadfinancialhelp.com/" rel="nofollow">help for single Dads</a>Dan.Eliothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887100495665141345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630059780501449621.post-2784662485471116372011-04-05T02:45:11.280-04:002011-04-05T02:45:11.280-04:00Interesting post. Since I moved during this past ...Interesting post. Since I moved during this past tax year, I had to find me a new person to complete my taxes. I don't have the patience to complete my own. In meeting with my new consultant, I explained that last year I had to file tax returns for myself and my deceased husband. My new tax expert didn't bat an eye, she just turned and offered her condolesence. When it came time to enter my filing status, she naively turned to me to ask if I was going to file as a qualified widower. I smiled at her in appreciation, then had to remind her that the IRS doesn't consider me a widower. So I guess I am the unqualified widower. Nice to meet you. I started to ask what were the benefits of filing as a widower, then decided I'd rather not know. When it came time to complete the state forms, I let her know that thankfully state does recognize me as a qualified widower, so I suppose I'm now considered the local qualified, yet globally unqualified widower. Too confusing? That's what I thought. I looked at her and said, let's just call me the Head of Household, and let it be.<br /><br />I'm happy to hear that you are once again dating. I am definitely open to the idea, yet know that I am not ready. I suppose when the time is right, and someone considers me as a qualified date, then I will get back into the game. For now, I'm focusing on increasing my friend base here in San Diego, and trying to get out of the house more often. Actually, I'm only in negotiations to get out of the house right now, as I am not really that invested in the change quite yet. <br /><br />I hope your dental work went without a hitch. I'm obviously a bit too late to offer prayers that it goes easily, but I can definitely pray the recovery speeds by.<br /><br />DanDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02218009891182171803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630059780501449621.post-83268354879685015832011-03-30T18:32:12.532-04:002011-03-30T18:32:12.532-04:00I'm glad to know that I was not the only one t...I'm glad to know that I was not the only one to disagree with Turbo Tax. I too found myself disqualified this year.<br /><br />My Abby is now 20 and still grimaces with concern any time I even think I need to see a doctor. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter.<br /><br />ChrisChris Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00212944500538366049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5630059780501449621.post-80012013349519541682011-03-30T07:30:50.161-04:002011-03-30T07:30:50.161-04:00i hate that the government has taken away your sta...i hate that the government has taken away your status as a widower. i love and agree with all your statements, but alas, the IRS has no heart. <br /><br />i won't say your daughter will grow and turn to her writing more than you, but in my own children, my daughter always, always was an open book. she would, and still does, tell me everything. i think. she seems to. i do not know if it is the difference in personalities or in boys and girls, but my daughter was always very open. my son closed off for a while but in the last 3 - 4 years {he's 25}, and very much so since our Dragon died, he tells me everything again like he did when he was a child. i was just always there for them and offered my ear. i asked questions their whole lives so talking it all out was our custom. i know you probably talk to your daughter this way and i am betting she will continue to be open and communicative with you.<br /><br />i love that you are taking risks. what is life if we do not really try to live it, breathe it in, take advantage of every second? dating again. i will keep you in my prayers that this evolves as you wish it to. and of course, i will be thinking of you on Thursday. bless your heart. or your mouth. Grandma's {mom's} are perfect for this kind of help. fussing over you and your daughter. i hope you are not in too much pain afterwards and can enjoy the down time.<br /><br />i wish you peace.abandonedsoulshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020499806998154330noreply@blogger.com