Suddenly single - would you date again in your 50s

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I have been idly musing. If DH were to leave me there is no way of knowing for sure, but I highly doubt I would want another partner.

I cannot imagine starting over - all the uncertainty and compromise. For me it wouldn't be worth it. Also, I am not a person who relishes company 24/7.

Wondering if this is more the norm these days?

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I agree and it's obviously a very different perspective when you've lost a much loved husband too soon.

My perspective comes from having had a really bad first marriage so my first wasn't the love of my life. Then a very long and hard dating history to find husband number two (who btw is fantastic). But I just couldn't put myself through the search again.

Thank you @MargoLivebetter and @loveawineloveacrisp

Now I'm 51 and separated sadly and as I said Before im not ready yet to date but one day hopefully yes

No. There just wouldn't be any point because if DH passed away I would spend the rest of my life still in love with him.