Amanda Kloots Confronts Dating Misconceptions After Loss

Amanda Kloots addresses the widespread misunderstanding about dating after losing a spouse. She states that moving forward does not mean forgetting the person who has passed away. Kloots, who lost her husband, Broadway star Nick Cordero, to COVID-19 in 2020, notes that widows and widowers often face judgment when they decide to start new relationships. Grief and love do not vanish when a new relationship begins.

Keeping Love Alive

In a discussion with Fox News Digital, Kloots emphasized, “The heart can hold a lot of love. Just because I’m dating again or any widow or widower is dating again, it does not mean we love the person we lost any less.” She elaborated on her belief by stating that new love does not diminish old love, encouraging others to understand that reality.

“Celebrate and help support friends in your life who are on this journey,” Kloots urges. “It’s difficult, and if you make it harder for us, it really isn’t fair.”

Amanda Kloots lost Cordero on July 5, 2020, after he spent 95 days in the hospital battling COVID-19. His struggle included mini-strokes, blood clots, septic infections, and a tracheostomy before doctors amputated his right leg. The couple had moved to Los Angeles in March 2020 with their son, Elvis, beginning a new chapter that tragically changed with Cordero’s passing.

Maintaining Connection

Kloots has consistently shared her late husband’s story, believing that continuing to converse about the deceased is vital. “If he was still alive, I’d be talking about him all the time. He’s very much a part of my life,” she mentioned. She stresses the importance of ensuring her son Elvis knows who his father was and believes nobody should be forgotten.

Furthermore, Kloots feels spiritually connected to Cordero. She experiences signs of his presence, which have supported her through the years since his passing. “I feel like he’s on my spirit team, guiding us every single day,” she expressed.

New Chapters

Kloots’ outlook has influenced her endeavors, including her role on Netflix’s “Let’s Marry Harry,” where she serves as a confidante. In working with Harry Jowsey, a reality star, Kloots discussed love and relationships, emphasizing the importance of communication and genuine connection.

Lastly, Kloots initiated her podcast “Good Grief with Amanda Kloots,” exploring various forms of grief, such as the loss of life, relationships, careers, and more. She insists that neither grief nor love has an expiration date.

Six years after Cordero’s passing, Kloots continues to honor his memory while embracing her future.