Established in 2004, is the longest running dating website in the US that specialises exclusively for widows and widowers.With partner sites in the UK, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa, has been dedicated for over a decade in delivering a service that ensures a premium widow dating experience.

Sending private messages to each other in a safe and familiar environment gives you the opportunity to get to know each other gradually before you decide whether or not you want to take things further.

Seek out a clothing consultant or personal shopper — someone who can advise you on a flattering look and help you pick out items to achieve it. Research shows that many opportunities come through our “weak ties,” or people we know largely in passing: hairdresser, chiropractor, a neighbor’s visiting sister—even your seatmate on a flight! Most well-known dating sites have a large contingent of “seekers” in their 50s, 60s and 70s (and some in their 80s and even 90s), and several reputable sites are now completely free.

And my answer may surprise you: widowers are some of they best, most eligible, grownup men out there. Well, for starters, a man who had a good, long marriage can be a great catch! But they developed great communication and worked through them. You don’t know the situation – maybe she was sick a long time which often means he’s ready to start new…learn his story, don’t make assumptions. I can’t even imagine the agony of living through that at any time of one’s life; certainly any time before, say, our 80s.

‘A nice Christian man is keen to start a relationship with me, and I like him too,’ said the email.

‘However, his wife, to whom he was happily married, only died a few months ago. Hopeful Girl, how soon do you think is too soon to start dating after being widowed?