Would you re-marry if your spouse passed away?

Question

Two nights ago my husband asked me this, he was really disappointed when I told him it depends on how old I am, and if I'll find love again. So would you re-marry?

Answer 1

I would, at least ,wait until the grieving process has passed. Many people have a long grievance process because it can be quite difficult to to realize that your loved one has passed. Then ,of course, if you meet a compatible person and,if it becomes serious, the guilt factor kicks in. But, wouldn't your passed loved one want you to be happy?? When a loved one has passed, you will always remember their love, caring, and companionship .No one can take that away from you!! But, if the possibility exists that you can be happy with another, what is wrong with that ?? Life is too short !! You wouldn't have to actually get re-married. But, again, you should be able to pursue a happy existence, should the opportunity arise( present itself). We all end up the same way, eventually. I hope that this helps and why did you and your hubby have such a conversation?? Ruth

Answer 2

You are right - it does depend. The lady across the street from me is 80 something, and her husband passed away a few years ago. They were married forever, but about a year or so later, she had a boyfriend. When you are old and accustomed to having your spouse there everyday, it is devastating to all of a sudden be alone! Wanting a companion is only natural! She seems so happy now!

But even if you are younger. Would your spouse really want you to live the rest of your life never feeling love and companionship again? It doesn't lessen the love that you have for him. It doesn't make him less important....

Answer 3

Yes, I probably would, as long as I found a man who loved me and who I love, who treated my children right, and who respected my husband's memory and the place he held in our hearts.

I would hope my husband would do the same if the situation were reversed.

I don't think I could remarry to a person who expected me to practically forget my husband, or who couldn't accept the fact that I'll always love him.

Answer 4

My answer is the same as yours. My wife asked me the same question and I replied in kind. I told her if I was still fairly young and met someone who made me as happy as she did, I might, but if we had grown old together I just couldn't see it. She was upset and said she would never re-marry, but I just shook my head and said we never know what we might do in an unknown and unexperienced situation.

Answer 5

Yes, I would be looking to re-marry. If I found a person I wanted to be with long-term, I would marry again.

Because I like being married. Simple as that.

Answer 6

Nope, I would ride my Harley into the sunset. My wife is the only person that keeps me coming back from my long ride's. I hate the kind of work I do, so I would sell everything we own and hit the highway.

Answer 7

Probably not. My marriage has been a good one, but I wouldn't want to go through all those years of slowly building up intimacy, sometimes painfully, again.

I might date for fun, though...

Answer 8

If the right woman came along then yes. I don't want to spend a life alone. I made a vow to my family, friends and God that, until death us do part, I would honor my vow to her. I hope she would if I were to pass before her.

Answer 9

I don't know if i would legally re marry maybe have a partner in my life but they would also never equal what I have now. so I'm not so sure anymore

Answer 10

After running around like Paris for a while, I would look to get married