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<font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size="1"><div>About to become a grandparent? Wondering what is next after the death of a spouse? Transitions in life can be tougher than we sometimes expect. Meet others who may be going through the same thing as you and may be able to offer wise advice.</div><div><br /></div></font>
it's been two and a half years since my husband passed away and I thought I was doing ok, i still work part time (3 days a week) and all my children and grandchildren are close by, but I don't want th
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living alone as a widow
posted at August 25, 2012 3:04 PM EDT
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it's been two and a half years since my husband passed away and I thought I was doing ok, i still work part time (3 days a week) and all my children and grandchildren are close by, but I don't want them to feel obligated and I don't want to appear needy, my husband's daughter keeps telling me I should "date", I'm 67 years old, how do you date at 67? I don't even think I am interested in meeting someone....I've gone on trips to friends' houses (florida) and go to dinner with friends,but there is still an emptiness...how do I fill that, I guess I'm depressed because tomorrow is my late husband's birthday and I'm feeling sorry for myself |
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Re: living alone as a widow
posted at August 26, 2012 7:23 PM EDT
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You are certainly not alone in wondering how to date after you have lost a spouse. It does take time to be ready to go out and socialize, and the grieving process is longer than most people believe. But , you can begin to think about it, and begin to make some new friends, too. Don't stay home alone all the time, since that is depressing. But, get to some activities, church, clubs, or volunteer work. And, start your new life. 67 is not old, unless you think it is. There is a group on here, Single and Mingle, where you can start talking to other single seniors. Good luck to you, rockmer163 |
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Re: living alone as a widow
posted at August 26, 2012 8:00 PM EDT
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You are so not alone. There are alot of widows out here who have the same questions you have. Just keep looking and thinking about what you might want or not. Keep the activities going. You'll be surprised. Take care Rockys222. |
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Re: living alone as a widow
posted at September 6, 2012 9:28 AM EDT
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I am in the same position except I retired a year after my husband died. It wasn't a choice I wanted to make but felt I had to. I have "dated" but have given up. The men I met were either bitter or needy. I don't like living alone and don't know how to get used to it. I never lived alone as a young person so it's difficult to adapt now. I'm tryiing to stay busy and go to Meetup group activities which end up being mostly other single women. I guess I'm not very patient with the wait and see advice.
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