‘He died, I didn’t’: Is it ever too soon to date after the death of a spouse?

When Harriet Hughes’s husband died last year at the age of 37, the secondary-school teacher from Chelmsford was devastated.
Rolling Out

There’s no set timing on dating after a spouse’s death

The death of a spouse is a profound loss that leaves a deep emotional scar. Grief is a complex journey, and the idea of dating again can feel daunting and disrespectful to your loved one’s memory.