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[harmony1960]

I was widowed almost three years ago after a 34 year marriage. It took me over two years to get to the point that I wanted to meet new people, cultivate new friendships and find romance again. It's been a tough hill to climb. Living life to the fullest, enjoying my family and friends, having fun and finding a special someone to share good times with is my ambition. Has anyone else been dealing with dating after widowhood when dating seems so daunting compared to 40 years ago or so?

this really struck me, as getting back to dating can be daunting for anyone at any age, as we get older we realise that we that we are no longer young and we see what the media tells us is beautiful and as women we can get lost at any age, but def as we get older. take confidence that there are lots of us out there who want someone to share with. lots of lovely, genuine people, yes it can take time but once you retain the blessing of wisdom that comes with age you can be happy. I wish you joy and luck.

[jslcook]

:) I also enjoy being like a teenager as I find that it helps eliminate stress and makes everyone laugh. Many of my friends think I should only do things according to my age I still dont know what type of things i shoudl be doing according to my age So, i continue to enjoy what I can when I can and thats all I have control over

yes i know how you feel.we should start a widow/widower forum

[SueBay]

I feel like this too.

I'm 51 and in the last few years I have learnt to horseride, took windsurfing lessons, had pillow fights on a surfboard in a pool and am now learning to dance.

Age is just a number, do what you feel like doing as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else.

Sue

[Sallyann085]

I was widowed almost three years ago after a 34 year marriage. It took me over two years to get to the point that I wanted to meet new people, cultivate new friendships and find romance again. It's been a tough hill to climb. Living life to the fullest, enjoying my family and friends, having fun and finding a special someone to share good times with is my ambition. Has anyone else been dealing with dating after widowhood when dating seems so daunting compared to 40 years ago or so?

HI Guest i was widowed 5 months ago to be honest dont know where i go from here.
We were together 18 years (3rd marriage) he was my soul mate and now hes gone (hard to believe that too).I cant ever imagine me with anyone else . i would feel as though i was betraying Les did you feel that way? I do need friends and some sort of social life thats why i joined this . After losing Les its shown me that life is so short and that we have to make the most of the time we have left.
Do you think in time i will feel differant.?