What widows & widowers think

Real poll results from real members — broken down by gender, age, and experience. See how your views compare.

· 467 votes · 106 likes

Digital or physical dating — what's your take?

How do widows and widowers prefer to connect — online messaging first, or meeting in person straight away?

↑ Leading: "Prefer in-person from the start" — 29.1%
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· 342 votes · 89 likes

Timeline to commitment — how long should you wait?

After loss, moving into commitment feels different. How long do our members think is right before saying "this is serious"?

↑ Leading: "As it unfolds naturally" — 31.6%
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· 289 votes · 72 likes

Where should you meet for a first date?

Coffee, dinner, a walk, or somewhere else? Our members share their favorite first-date venues across the UK.

↑ Leading: "Coffee or tea in a cafe" — 35.3%
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· 256 votes · 68 likes

What's your biggest safety concern when dating?

From misrepresentation to scams — what worries widows and widowers most when meeting online dates.

↑ Leading: "Honesty about who they are" — 28.1%
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