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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thanks, all. It has only been six months, so I want to give him plenty of time to hang out with us if he needs it -- but it's also really hard when we have plans and I have to tell him no, then I worry about if he's lonesome, etc. [/quote]

You're a good daughter, OP, and you're showing your dad great love and care by inviting him over for dinner often and spending time with him in other ways.  You also deserve and need to have time alone with your husband and kids.  My dad outlived my mom for 10 years and never remarried.  It was very hard at first, but my sisters and I were focused on helping him reach out to old friends and start making new friends through volunteering and classes.  Connecting with old friends was key, and that eventually led to a sweet and supportive romantic relationship for him.  But we had to start with just getting him to pick up the phone and call a friend to set up a time for coffee.  Unfortunately, many men of that generation just don't know how to do that.      [/quote]

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