Topic: how long do I need to wait to date after the passing of my W
felixTcat's photo
Tue 10/31/17 09:44 PM
Just looking for some input (serious). She wanted me to find someone else

felixTcat's photo
Tue 10/31/17 09:49 PM
Just looking for some input (serious). She wanted me to find someone else

Was married for 50 years

no1phD's photo
Tue 10/31/17 11:59 PM
Well that depends on how long ago she passed away... and how long it takes you to get over your loss... it's not enough just to put yourself back out there in the dating world.... if you're not ready every potential date will end like a train wreck... if you're not truly ready to be looking for love again...
. But if you're just looking for a quick good time...well... then there's lots of options for that...... but typically only you can answer your own question on when you should be dating again.... once you have put to rest the loss of your life.. with your wife.....

And even then sometimes it takes a while to find a new partner.. sooo.. good luck to you...

maybwecan's photo
Wed 11/01/17 01:30 PM

Well that depends on how long ago she passed away... and how long it takes you to get over your loss... it's not enough just to put yourself back out there in the dating world.... if you're not ready every potential date will end like a train wreck... if you're not truly ready to be looking for love again...
. But if you're just looking for a quick good time...well... then there's lots of options for that...... but typically only you can answer your own question on when you should be dating again.... once you have put to rest the loss of your life.. with your wife.....

And even then sometimes it takes a while to find a new partner.. sooo.. good luck to you...


Sound advice...

let me add - it takes a while to changeover/update a person's "inner" and "outer" self from an "us/we" to a "me/I" especially after 50 years...best to you...

Ladywind7's photo
Wed 11/01/17 01:35 PM
You will know when. I know a man who married his wife's best friend in six months after his wife passed. It was a good match for both of them

no photo
Wed 11/01/17 02:30 PM

Just looking for some input (serious). She wanted me to find someone else

Was married for 50 years


I think it must be a very hard decision for you.. a tough one. Yes, a wife of all those years would want you to be happy.. certainly, but at the same time you need to close that book comfortably in order to start again.

Timeframe..I don't know. for me, I think it would take a good year to open another chapter after one of 50 years... a good year


mzrosie's photo
Wed 11/01/17 02:59 PM

Just looking for some input (serious). She wanted me to find someone else

Was married for 50 years


There is no time frame. It depends on how you feel. Are you ready to love again or are you just lonely because you miss your wife? It's ok to miss her.. after all you had been together for 50 years. That's a lifetime!

May I just remind you that dating these days is so much different from 50 years ago. There are lots of bad people out there ready to take advantage of unassuming people. Always keep your guards up and never EVER give people money or your personal information.

Join us here in the forums. Meet the Mingle2 community... most of us are fun and friendly and very helpful. Make friends while you are looking.

Welcome to Mingle2 and good luck!


WeR1dotcom's photo
Wed 11/01/17 04:35 PM
Everyones different. Most important is not to feel guilty.... However, personally, i would leave it a year.

I'm single so i don't know how i would feel, but i wouldn't want to start something with someone else until i was sure i wasn't just reacting to being alone after so long... I would be worried i might be leading someone on where i could change my mind any day. That's all that matters really. That you're happy and not hurting anyone. Only you know that.

felixTcat's photo
Thu 11/02/17 05:04 AM
I've noticed there are a lot of scams out there. I'm Old therefore they think I'm also senile lol.

felixTcat's photo
Thu 11/02/17 05:06 AM
Just missing the closeness......

Stu's photo
Thu 11/02/17 05:07 AM

I've noticed there are a lot of scams out there. I'm Old therefore they think I'm also senile lol.


Stay in the forums.. it's where the real people are. There are a few out there that are real to.. just have to be able to recognize the dialogue of one's that are not.

TMommy's photo
Thu 11/02/17 05:10 AM
sounds like you are also intelligent
so use it when you are online
find a nice lady that is in your age bracket
not too far from where you live
maybe someone that likes some of the things you do
do not get discouraged if this takes awhile to do
this is a process
do not limit yourself to one site
but shop around
get involved in your own community

find a lady that is comfortable with who she is as a person
and she will understand that connection you had with your wife
she will not resent it, be jealous about it
but welcome it as proof of what a warm and loving human being you are

Serchin4MyRedWine's photo
Thu 11/02/17 05:13 AM
If your on here...I think your ready...good luck.