Widower Dating: Meet Local Widowed Singles in Your Area
Love can come twice. Meet widows, widowers and the people who would love to date them. Join free today.
Love again, with people who understand
Widower dating is not like dating at twenty-five. You have loved someone, lost them, and carried on, and you are not looking for someone to fix that. You are looking for someone who can sit with it. Date A Widower brings widowed singles together with each other, and with the people who would love to date a widower or a widow, so the hardest part of your story never has to be a surprise on a third date.
Here, nobody flinches when you mention your late wife or husband. Many members have been there themselves. Others have chosen this site because they want a partner with that depth of feeling, and they understand that a photograph on the mantelpiece is not a rival. That shared starting point is what makes a widow and widower dating site different from the big apps, where you spend the first three messages wondering when to tell people.
Take it at your own pace
Some people join a year after a loss, some after ten. Some want marriage again; others want a companion for dinners and day trips and are happy to see where it goes. Your profile says what you are hoping for, and the people we suggest each day are chosen with that in mind. If you are not sure you are ready, our guide on when to start dating after losing a spouse is a gentle place to begin.
From hello to a first date
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Your profile
A profile that feels like you
Say who you are now and what you enjoy. One line about your loss is plenty; our profile guide shows how to write it.
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First dates
A first date that feels easy
Coffee, daylight, an hour. Message until you feel comfortable, then meet somewhere public and simple.
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Dating a widower
Falling for a widower?
His past comes with him, and that can be a good thing. Here is what to expect, and the signs he is ready for you.
Grown-up singles at your stage of life
Most of our members are 35 to 64, people who have lived a little and know what matters. Our US members, by age:
- Under 3512%
- 35 to 4431%
- 45 to 5428%
- 55 to 6418%
- 65 and over11%
Date with peace of mind
You can relax and be yourself here, because your privacy is protected from day one. Members see your username and nearest town, never your real name, email or address. A free ID or video check puts a verified badge on your profile, every photo is screened, and the site warns you if someone tries to move your conversation to another app. Real people answer support around the clock. Everything is on our safety page, and our about page sets out the rules every member agrees to.
New matches near you, every day
A widowed dating site should be simple to use. Each day you get a short list of members near you who fit the age range and kind of relationship you want. You can browse, send messages, post to the members' feed and see who is online now, in any web browser or on your phone. See how it works for the full tour.
Help for every step of dating again
Our fair comparisons show how a dating site for widows and widowers stacks up against eharmony, OurTime, SilverSingles and Match. Our guides for widowed singles cover everything from the best dating sites for widows and widowers to telling your children you are dating again. Widowed young? Read young widow dating. Over fifty? See widowed dating over 50, or widow dating if you are a widow looking for love.
Widowed singles near you
See who is looking for love in your state.
Your questions, answered
Do I have to be widowed to join?
No. Many members are widows and widowers, and many others join because they would like to date someone who has been widowed. Everyone is here for the same kind of connection.
Who joins Date A Widower?
Mostly singles in the USA, with smaller groups in the UK, Canada and Australia. Most are between 35 and 64, women outnumber men, and the men tend to be a few years older than the women.
Is there an app?
Yes, and you can start right away. The site works in your phone's browser and can be added to your home screen, where it behaves like an installed app. Native apps are offered in selected markets.
How private is it?
You decide what to share and when. Members see your username and nearest town, and we never pass your details to third parties.
Will you fill my inbox?
No. We only write to you about activity on your own profile, and you can switch that off.
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