[header] How to date after the death of a spouse [title] Take your time. [step] Don't be in a hurry to start dating once you have lost your spouse. You have spent many years with this person, and whether your relationship was happy or not, you should fully grieve before moving on. 
Remember, there is no right or wrong way to grieve, and there is no exact time when grieving ends. [substeps] If you are unable to discuss your spouse without an extreme emotional display, you may need to wait longer before getting back in the dating game.