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How much time is appropriate to wait to start dating again after a spouse dies?

Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:46 pm
Posted by Uga Alum
Member since Jul 2022
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Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:46 pm
My wife’s relative starting dating again after her spouse died within 6 months of his death. Several people in my wife’s family really thought that was inappropriate. My opinion is you have to wait at least a year.
Posted by Zappas Stache
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Member since Apr 2009
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Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:47 pm to
Whatever makes you happy.
Posted by BregmansWheelbarrow
Member since Mar 2020
3205 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:48 pm to
Whatever she feels is appropriate is appropriate. Some people wind up never dating again, some go after strange immediately. It's her decision and no one knows how she feels or what's going through her head. It's her business.
Posted by BluegrassBelle
RIP Hefty Lefty - 1981-2019
Member since Nov 2010
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Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:49 pm to
A lot of variables to consider honestly. If their spouse had been sick for some time before the passing, they likely started the grieving process even before they passed. Or maybe they didn’t have a great relationship to begin with.

A lot of times adults in those situations know what they want and maybe feel life is too short to not get back out there.

I don’t blame folks for not wanting to be alone.
Posted by Uga Alum
Member since Jul 2022
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Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:49 pm to
Couldn’t disagree more. It’s disrespectful to the deceased to immediately get back out there.
Posted by chryso
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2008
13660 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:50 pm to
Six months doesn't seem unreasonable. It may vary depending on how long they were married.
Posted by Uga Alum
Member since Jul 2022
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Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:51 pm to
They were married for like 30 years.
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
Member since May 2007
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Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:51 pm to
Exactly 350 days and no more or no less.
Posted by The Pirate King
Pangu
Member since May 2014
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Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:51 pm to
Everyone's different emotionally. If she's able to move on that quick and actually have a serious relationship good for her.
Posted by BluegrassBelle
RIP Hefty Lefty - 1981-2019
Member since Nov 2010
107577 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:52 pm to
quote:

They were married for like 30 years.


Ok? Statistically is not uncommon for people in happy, healthy marriages to move on shortly after the death of a spouse.

Why do you think it’s so disrespectful?
This post was edited on 3/26/26 at 6:53 pm
Posted by Uga Alum
Member since Jul 2022
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Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:54 pm to
I think it’s appropriate to take a year to mourn the relationship before getting dicked down by a bunch of randoms. They had three kids together and a 30 year marriage. Show some respect and don’t be such a whore.
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
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Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:54 pm to
It’s none of anyone’s business. Everyone is different.
This post was edited on 3/26/26 at 6:55 pm
Posted by BluegrassBelle
RIP Hefty Lefty - 1981-2019
Member since Nov 2010
107577 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:56 pm to
quote:

I think it’s appropriate to take a year to mourn the relationship before getting dicked down by a bunch of randoms. They had three kids together and a 30 year marriage. Show some respect and don’t be such a whore.


Why would waiting 6 months after the passing make her a whore? And you’re making a pretty big assumption that he’s going to be throwing arse to everyone. Maybe she just wants some companionship.
Posted by Uga Alum
Member since Jul 2022
6323 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:56 pm to
So you wouldn’t think it would be in bad taste if she got railed right after the funeral? Damn, Louisiana is different culturally. That’s for sure.
Posted by Slippy
Across the rivah
Member since Aug 2005
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Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:56 pm to
Dude, you’re insane. Is it just because she’s a woman? What if a man wants to date 6 months after his wife dies?

Absolutely nothing wrong with this. Your concern over her being a whore is beside the point. Seeking companionship does not equate to being a whore.
Posted by Uga Alum
Member since Jul 2022
6323 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:58 pm to
I would wait a year to hit the punani if my wife died. It’s only 12 months.
Posted by Dawgfanman
Member since Jun 2015
26208 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:58 pm to
quote:

I think it’s appropriate to take a year to mourn the relationship before getting dicked down by a bunch of randoms. They had three kids together and a 30 year marriage. Show some respect and don’t be such a whore.


There is a better than average chance it’s been a while since her hubby dicked her down right.
Posted by St Augustine
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Member since Mar 2006
71895 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:58 pm to
quote:

I think it’s appropriate to take a year to mourn the relationship before getting dicked down by a bunch of randoms. They had three kids together and a 30 year marriage. Show some respect and don’t be such a whore.


Wow some strong feelings here make it seem like you don’t really want actual opinions.

Posted by Havoc
Member since Nov 2015
38924 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:59 pm to
I wouldn’t fault six months just for dating.
Posted by Uga Alum
Member since Jul 2022
6323 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:00 pm to
I bet he at least ate it right though.
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