How do I know I'm ready to date again?
There's no right time to date again after losing a partner. Gentle signs you might be ready, and where to find support if you're not sure yet.
Read the guideFor widows and widowers
Love can come again
A gentle place to meet people who understand loss. Take things at your own pace.
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Guides
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Plain, practical guides, checked against the sources we name.
Telling your family you're dating
How to tell your children and your late partner's family that you're dating again, with kind, practical ideas from bereavement charities.
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Who it’s for
Made for both of you
For women
Take your time. Meet someone real.
- Every photo is checked by a person
- Go at your own pace, with no pressure
- Men who understand loss
- Block and report, reviewed by a person
For men
Meet real women who understand
- Real women, with photos checked by a person
- Look for the Verified badge
- Women who know what loss feels like
- Free to join and browse
Verification
How we keep members safe
Every member’s photo is checked by a person before anyone sees it.
Verified1A person checks every photo
Before any profile goes live, a member of our team looks at the photos. Anything that looks borrowed, edited or fake doesn’t get through.
2A selfie check
We ask for a quick selfie to make sure the person in the photos is the person on the profile.
3An ID check for the Verified badge
Members can check their ID with Yoti in about a minute. Yoti checks the document and tells us it matched. We never see or keep the document.
4Reports read by people
Report a profile and someone on our team reviews it. Fake profiles are removed.
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Questions people ask
In shortJust Widower Dating is a dating site for widows and widowers who feel ready to meet someone new, at their own pace. Every photo is checked by a person, and members who pass an ID check get a Verified badge. Joining and browsing are free.
Is it free?
Joining, making a profile and browsing are free. To read and reply to messages you need a membership. You'll see the options before you pay anything.
How do I know people are real?
Every photo is checked by a person. A quick selfie check helps confirm that photos really belong to the member. Members who also pass an optional ID check with Yoti carry a Verified badge, so you can see who has been checked.
Who is Just Widower Dating for?
It's for widows and widowers who feel ready to meet someone, whether that's for friendship, companionship or a new relationship. Everyone here understands loss.
Can I talk about my late partner?
Of course. Some members mention it on their profile and some wait. Share it when it feels right to you.