When someone loses a spouse to death, how long should the surviving spouse wait before dating?

Question

When someone loses a spouse to death, how long should the surviving spouse wait before dating?

Answer 1

When it feels right...most people wait atleast 1 year -a few yrs....

Answer 2

most ppl would say about a year

Answer 3

Until they feel comfortable dating again.

Answer 4

I think you should wait until you are able to give the person you are dating or going to date, the real person you are.    

Answer 5

Out of respect one year should do.  

Answer 6

wouldn't be the same for everyone.

we all feel differently about things like this.

personally, i'd wait a year, but that's me.