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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am a middle aged man (51).  I am widowed (8 months) with a teenage daughter.  Since DW's passing, I have spent most of my time split between work and my daughter.  But, I am getting lonely.  At this point, the people that were initially coming around to make sure things are ok have moved on. These were mostly my wife's friends; all are married with children.

I am trying to figure out the best way for me to get back out there.  I am not into bars, live in my house in the suburbs, and have my own (medical) medical issues (cancer and diabetes).  I am told I am reasonably good looking, though tall and somewhat overweight (20% or so, based on weight).  My hair is intact, and the only (significant) grey is in my facial hair.

I am thinking of on-line dating.  I hear that there is a shortage of single people my age.  Particularly those with decent careers (good salary, but not big law dollars) who are educated (grad degree in physical sciences) and funny.  I know tinder would not play to my strengths, and I am not looking for hookups.  I am thinking of okc or e-harmony.  If this matters, I am a agnostic, but was born (and pretend to be) a reform jew.

I am open to suggestions....[/quote]

Talk to those friends of your DW.  THey may have someone in mind for you.  HOwever, 8 months may be considered too early for them.  Was your DW's passing a surprise?[/quote]

I'm like the female version of you, except I was widowed 14 mos ago. Cancer, slightly overweight, etc. The main difference is that I am not at all ready to date, and in fact still wear my wedding ring. Yes, I do get lonely, and always feel an undertow of sadness, but I try to keep busy with friend, and my pets, and taking care of me--meditation, yoga, etc.   I know it sucks, OP. Hang in there. [/quote]

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