Widowers are a peculiar breed of men who are challenging to date at times because the person who's by their side often can't help but feel like a replacement. Moving on after the death of a spouse is extremely stressful, but it’s possible, and lots of widowers do manage to find love again, some using a widowers dating site, and others by traditional means. If you’ve been dating your widower for a while and would like to invest a little more time and effort into the relationship to help it grow, we’ve got just the kinds of tips you need. Below, we discuss what you need to do to show him you mean business when it comes to sticking with him in the long run.
#1: Listen to Him Attentively
A widower seeks a sense of belonging that was taken away from him, and if you can provide him with an oasis where he feels loved and appreciated, your relationship has a strong chance of going the distance. One of the ways you can do this is by listening to him attentively when he’s talking even though you already know most of the things he’s going to say. Ask a question here and there to encourage him to tell you more about the subject and add comments to show you're actively participating in the conversation. Regardless of whether you're talking about how his day went or his thoughts on climate change, stay on topic and don't steer the conversation in another direction so you end up talking about what you want. This kind of listening will make him feel safe, and the safer he feels with you, the more he'll open up, strengthening your bond even further.
#2: Don’t Insist on Bringing Your Families Closer
In addition to his feelings of guilt for having moved on, widowers dating is often further complicated by family relations. Not all kids are supportive of their parents dating, and many will say they want their parents to be happy, but don't want anything to do with their love life. Don't let this cause tension in your relationship because you’re not dating his kids; you’re dating him. Don't take it personally either that the kids don't want to meet you or have you over for dinner. Give them the time and space they need and don't force your partner to do anything about it. If you happen to have kids, and they're not against you dating anyone, feel free to introduce them to your widower, but don't pressure him to talk to his kids about accepting you. Remember, it's him you're dating so feel free to leave the kids out of it.
#3: Travel As Much As You Can
Traveling together is a great way to get to know each other on a whole new level, and the more you can travel, the better. Visit the places neither of you has ever been to, explore new cultures, and get to know different ways of life. You’ll broaden your horizons, and share special moments far away from your hectic lives and everyday routines. As a result, you’ll get out of a rut you’re in or raise your relationship to a whole new level when it comes to intimacy and harmony. You’ll reduce stress, try amazing new foods together, and you’ll both feel that much more adventurous. You’ll get to create life-long memories that his deceased spouse won’t have any ties to. Plus, you won’t feel too bad about spending money on yourself because there is pretty much no better investment than a ticket to a place you've never seen before. Finally, you'll get to learn a few words in another language, and fall even deeper in love with one another.
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