I’ve been widowed now for three years. I had a lovely marriage, and I miss dh so much. I don’t think I will ever love, or be loved, in the same way again.
But I’m desperately lonely. My dc are adults with lives and interests of their own (although still at home). My friends are all in very different places to me. I think OLD will be the only way for me to meet anyone but I’m scared of it not working at my age (55). I’m very unphotogenic (although I think in the flesh I’m ok). Also, is there any point trying now that we’re in lockdown?
Ideally I’d prefer to meet someone in rl but I don’t have the sort of lifestyle where I meet many new people. Since being widowed I’ve met several people who have been bereaved for a shorter time than I have, but have already moved on and found new partners. I guess I’m just feeling that I should be further forward than I am and should be trying to somehow make a new life for myself.
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Is there any point trying at my age?
Shallilly · 10/06/2020 22:52
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