What is the proper waiting time to start seeing other people after losing your spouse?

The grieving period is different for everybody. If the death was unexpected, then the waiting time could be years. If the death was expected, then maybe only a few months will go by. Follow your heart and do not let other people determine when it's time for you to get back into life.What is the proper waiting time to start seeing other people after losing your spouse?
when ever it feels right for you - you will knowWhat is the proper waiting time to start seeing other people after losing your spouse?
'Waiting'? Are you 'waiting'? Then you are ready to move on.
anytime you are ready
First off, I would say when you meet somebody that you are attracted to, but also, when you know that getting involved with you would not be a mistake for THEM, meaning for the most part you have something to offer in a relationship.


Too many people I've found get into relationships only thinking of their own selfish needs, when really they need to think about the other person and what they truly have to offer them. Just my thoughts.
This is always a tricky one, and the answer must be when the person themselves feel ready. Taking advice from family and friends will produce a range of answers, from 'never' to 'one year' but really, it has to come from the person.


It is not wise to rush into anything beyond dating, if there is a chance it is just the 'fear of loneliness' which is driving it.
There are a lot of variables in that question. For instance, Are children involved? If so, how young? If very young, they transition quicker. If 5-18 yo may not be willing to see a new Mommy/Daddy without considerable healing time. If adult children, they will generally come to you and say, ';You know what Mom/Dad, you should really start getting back out there'; and thats how you know its time. 2nd Instance, Was the death sudden, or was spouse terminally ill. I knew a man whos wife and he knew she was going to die within the year and she helped him court a new wife, and they were married six mos. after her death. With a sudden death, some people believe you grieve for half the time you were married. 3rd Instance, Do you already have someone in mind? If you do then you have already made up your mind that you are ready to move on. 4th, How was the marriage? Were you still deeply and madly in love with your spouse, or were you in one of those marriages where the only reason you were still married is because you didnt want to go through a divorce? That is a major deciding factor as well. So in synopsis if you had a childless, loveless marriage, you have somebody else lined up and your spouse died of a terminal illness and you had time to prepare, then feel free to move on. Other than that give it at least until your recently deceased spouse is not in every thought, smell, picture, and emotion.
There is no ';proper time';. Every individual is different. Whenever you feel emotionally and physically ready.
When you meet someone you feel attracted to, not before.
I don't think there's a time limit. I do think that when your comfortable and ready to go out and date then the decision is yours. Good luck!!!! =]