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I think it somewhat depends on the death. If it was tragic and unexpected, i would imagine a period in which you still felt committed to your late spouse. Therefore it may be both awkward and uncomfortable to entertain the thought of dating. You would probably feel like you are cheating with a ghost and so out of your game that you forgot how to talk to other women at all.
Actually had a former classmate who's dad got remarried less than a year after his young wife tragically passed away in a car accident. I'm single, but I assume some people need intimacy and companionship?
My wife of 42 years is my best friend. I am honored and blessed that God brought us together. If something happened to her I doubt very much that I would seek anyone else on my own, however, God knows what is best for me and I wouldn’t put it past Him to put someone else in my life.
Yes. I would imagine it would be extremely difficult to remarry after 42 years for obvious reasons. But biblically you would be free to do so if you so choose, and there would be nothing wrong with that. But my recommendation to the OP is to make sure there is time to take care of themselves as they navigate the wilderness of grief. BTW my heart is breaking at the thought an my prayers are going out.
