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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a divorced single mom out there dating and met one or two widowed men.  I did not think of it as more or less baggage than my own.  I think it's a topic that might naturally come up, be discussed and I would assess it in the same way a man would assess the situation with my ex.  If you're open to a relationship, there is a man out there for you.

Like many others have said, just take it slow.  I was new to online dating and had not been in a bunch of relationships before meeting my ex.  So the dating to meet new people was all new to me.  There are some expert online daters out there -- that wait for someone new to join.  They'll think whatever they want to think when reading about you...can't help that.  Just stick to being yourself, and I do like the idea of letting the closest people in your life know that you are ready.

A family friend was widowed in her early 40s.  They were a part of a social circle of all married couples.  I know it was hard for her socially, as she has related to me many times about being on my own, even though the circumstances are different.  She met a man in a widowers group.  Each had older kids at the time, but they started as friends and are still together probably 20 years later.  They do not live together and are not going to marry, but it's a relationship that works for them.  They are a part of each other's family and are treated like a steparent/grandparent.

Good luck, and I'm sorry for your loss.  You sound like you're ready, and I don't think the wedding ring is a red flag.  I think that sounds normal.[/quote]

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