New here; 47. Widower. Taking the first step

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Hello,

I'm new here, and frankly, this is a bit out of my comfort zone. I'm a 47-year-old man, and for the last two years, my world has been a very quiet place. I lost my wife, and in the aftermath, I completely shut down. I haven't so much as looked at another woman with a flicker of interest since she's been gone. My heart and my body have been in a deep freeze.

But the ice is starting to thaw. Lately, I've been feeling... something else. A flicker. A memory of warmth and connection that I thought was gone for good. It's a lonely feeling, but it's also a hopeful one. It's what brought me here.

I'm not ready to dive into the details of my past. That's a story for another time, and for the right person. Right now, I'm just here to see what this new chapter could look like. I'm hoping to connect with someone, to chat, to remember what it feels like to share thoughts and desires with a woman again.

I'm feeling a bit like a beginner all over again, a little rusty and more than a little nervous. But I'm here. And that feels like a start.

Looking forward to seeing where this goes.
 
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