Bereavement
Related: About this forumI know I'm not ready
Awhile back as I was shopping there was a woman who turned up on all the aisles I was at. That could be coincidence but each time I saw her she was already looking and smiling at me. It happened about 7-8 times. Even when I was loading groceries in the back of my car. She had a beautiful smile and lit up face. I kind of wanted to say something. But just left. Its been a year and 3 months since my wife passed away. Im still a mess and confused. Now Im wondering if I should have said something. I have no idea if I will ever take that step.
FarPoint
(13,280 posts)She knew you got the message... She want's you to know she is always with you....it's all good.
Clouds Passing
(989 posts)bullimiami
(13,759 posts)multigraincracker
(33,585 posts)When ready you could introduce yourself and just ask her to meet for coffee. Then you could rxplain that you are still are missing you wife, but open to friendships. Then just look for things you have income.
Bet you might find a good friend without getting ahead of yourself.
peacebuzzard
(5,216 posts)just take your time...
LoisB
(7,975 posts)Lonestarblue
(11,321 posts)Youll know when youre ready. There is no rush.
maptap22
(127 posts)It has been 6 years since my husband died. Took a good 4 years for me to start feeling somewhat "normal" again. I was super angry for a long time. We were married for 32 years and 1 day. He was my best friend, we did everything together. It was so difficult (and still is) to live my life without my person by my side. Even now after all this time, I still want to talk to him about my day, politics, our pets...everything. My advice - take your time because time is the only thing that helps.
Again, my condolences. Losing a spouse is brutal.
Marthe48
(18,359 posts)The veneer of feeling normal gets a little thicker as time passes. I have some pictures of my husband where I can see them, and I talk to him.
I don't mind talking to men when I'm out, but it's just chitchat, and keeps me sociable.
Marthe48
(18,359 posts)You lost your wife in a traumatic way and way too soon. One of these days you'll return a smile, enjoy a bit of conversation. How soon is up to you. How far any chance meeting will go is also up to you. Don't feel bad if you aren't ready or don't want something more.