Is love possible after bereavement?

[BlueManakin]

My partner died of cancer in spring 2014. He was only 25 and I was 22. His death has profoundly affected me, but I after so long of being on my own I find myself wanting a meaningful romantic relationship. I don't know how to go about finding one though. I meet few people in person in day to day life due to the nature of my work and online dating does not appeal to me. All of the men I know are already in relationships or otherwise unavailable.

Will I ever find love again? Can any of you suggest a way I could help myself?

I'm sorry that you've had to grieve for someone you loved.
What's your social life like?

I have some wonderful friends however it very much seems like a closed group, unfortunately. All of my close friends started relationships around 2013-2015 and so they only want to socialise with their female friends or in their couples.

Sounds like you need to move in some new circles.
What interests you? Walking, meditation, cookery, nature? There will be a group out there somewhere that will interest you, with new people to meet.
Hope it all works out for you, you deserve to find love .

OP

I hope this thread gives you something

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/mumsnet_classics/2586932-Dating-again-gulp-after-being-widowed