My wife died in my arms eight months ago – is it wrong to move on now?
DEAR DEIDRE: WHEN is it OK for me to start moving on? My wife died in my arms eight months ago.
We had been married for 36 years and I loved her with all my heart.
She suffered a stroke five years ago and I became her carer due to her health complications.
I adored her and miss her so much.
I am a 63-year-old man and have grown-up children who have been great but I still feel lonely.
I have not been intimate with a woman for more than five years as I devoted all my time to my wife.
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Recently I contacted a woman online who lives in Romania.
She wants to develop our relationship into a physical one. She wants to visit me in the UK.
Am I being unfaithful or is it wrong to develop a relationship right now?
Can you give me some guidance please.
DEIDRE SAYS: There is no right time to start dating but it is best to wait for the right person, rather than jump straight into another relationship.
You do need to be aware that you are currently emotionally vulnerable.
My support pack on Bereavement explains more.
Please be wary about this woman you’ve met online – it may be a romance scam.
Don’t give her any personal details. She may be genuine but right now you know nothing about her.
Take things slowly and keep this in the back of your mind.