Im 52 M widowed raising my daughter 14 should i look for a date?

Answer 1

Why not? Divorced parents need love too. :-)

Answer 2

I think you should. I don't know how long your wife has been deceased, but if a considerable amount of time has elapsed, and you feel as though you have healed to some degree, why not? I would discuss this with my daughter, because she is a very important part in the decision. She is put in a very vulnerable spot for such a young age. I'm sure she will respect you more for including her in that choice. Children never want to feel like the parent that passed will ever be replaced or forgotten. You, on the other hand, are also deserving of companionship. Best of luck to you and your sweet daughter.

Answer 3

Yes, only one life on this earth, but the daughter is a big part of this life, also good to associate her in your decision to search for a date, in aim she understands and does not make objection, if it is a serious search of course and not for fun. What do you think ? You should try to speak to her, find the right words and that she understands you and your motivations, related of course with her history, the history of the family, but of course making her understand that it is your own needs and that you will assume the responsibility that never she will have to suffer or to bear problems from this new situation and all that could follow. She should have her say. It can take some times before she can understand that you are not betraying her father's memory and not abandoning her for your lover, this memory should be always respected if her father is important to her. This respect has to be understood by your new companion as well, he or she will come in a family where there is already a child with its own history, roots and wounds..... Good luck !

Answer 4

You should only be dating if you feel comfortalbe of doing so. Why does your teenage daughter have to be the 'x factor' in your problem? At their age they should be fully understandable about the fact you need someone around the same age range as yourself.

Go out and have fun. You are a human being with needs. Needing to be loved by someone is normal. All in all, it's up to you for yourself to make these choices.

Answer 5

i think you should talk to your daughter first and be sure to not ditch her for a date or force her to like anyone. 14 is a really hard age to begin with. try to keep communication open with her. and dont expect her to be "adult" about anything, she's still a teenager. and did the first person not see that you're a widower not a divorcee?

Answer 6

I agree with the first two responders to your question. Yes, you need affection too, and in your dating, you could give unbelievable instruction to your 14 year old daughter in how to go about it. You'd be the first, LIVE, "how-to-book" on dating, to a child who needs most to know how. "Go For It!!!" God Bless you.

Answer 7

Yes. By the time your daughter goes to college you will be alone and pushing 60. Why not find some companionship and romance.

Answer 8

More details would be good but from the little information you've
given my first reaction is:Yes. You should talk things over with your daughter,of course,and let her know she will always come first.

Answer 9

Yes. It would be a good thing for you but talk to your daughter first and let her know how you feel and get her reaction.

Answer 10

Hey, i think you should. I mean...it wasnt supposed to be totally sexual - but you need a good company. You know, someone to talk to, someone to go and have wicked fun with.

Answer 11

if ur ready for it thn yes but make sure you talk to your daughter about it to, dont let her make the decision but atleast talk to her.