2006-09-23 10:06:05 · 16 answers · asked by eagley100 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
When YOU feel ready!
2006-09-23 10:07:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if there are kids involved I would wait at least 18 months to allow for the grief process to go through the phases. Even if there weren't kids, it was your wife and I think you owe her some respect and work on you and the things that need to be done when you lose a spouse before moving into the dating world. OTherwise the people you meet may likely avoid you because of the lack of time and respect to your former wife. Wait at least 18-24 months and then move slowly. Good luck. IN the mean time try a new hobbie or travel a little.
2006-09-23 10:12:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well thats a hard thing take as much time as you want or need. but you should at least wait until next year so that you can say that it has been a year less than that may turn away potential partners because you cared so little by the time you took to move on. or you could just say that you are a widower and if they ask when just say i would rather not talk about it. im sure no one will look to deeply after that.
and i hope this didnt sound to bad i tried to make it sound like good advice but im not sure if there is another way to put what i had to say about it. good luck and i am sorry for your loss
2006-09-23 10:10:49 · answer #3 · answered by gsschulte 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there is no actual waiting period...it all depends on how you feel inside if you are ready to start building a new relationship with someone else. I'm sure you loved your wife very much and she loved you also so I think that she would want you to be happy for the rest of your life. You will never love anyone the same as you loved her but, you can still find a decent woman to fill your life with some joy and happiness. Goodluck and you are in my prayers.
Billy
2006-09-23 10:09:29 · answer #4 · answered by billyboysblue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whenever you are ready. You may go out on a date and realize that you're not ready, but then at least you'll know. I would say if you're ready know, go for it and enjoy your life. Dating doesn't mean that you don't still love your wife, but you are still here and need to be happy with the time that you have left.
2006-09-23 10:09:26 · answer #5 · answered by Mandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the time frame will vary from person to person. If you're ready for another relationship, then that is how long you should wait. Others may never date again. It is nice to have a companion, and best wishes to you.
2006-09-23 10:08:47 · answer #6 · answered by shellbugger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no set time limit , it's proper when you feel up to it and let this be your decision there is no right or wrong answer in regards to this . Good luck my friend , just think of it as moving into a new or different period of your life and it is too be expected .
2006-09-23 10:13:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 months
2006-09-23 10:07:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should wait as long as you want to until you feel that the time is right for you to move on because losing someone you loved so much is hard for you so take time out for you so you can heal and when the time is right you will know good luck and sorry about your lost.
2006-09-23 10:18:34 · answer #9 · answered by honey bun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When ever you feel emotionally able to let go and give yourself to someone else completely.
My father passed when I was a teen- my mother started dating and remarried in 8 months. (They didn't have a good relationship- when he passed)
2006-09-23 10:08:53 · answer #10 · answered by Mommyk232 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off all im glad to hear youre wanting to move on. Secondly date someone right now.
2006-09-23 10:07:37 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋