It’s been about 4 months since my wife passed and I’m just looking for someone to hang with occasionally and just feel that human connection again. I’m not looking to get married or anything too serious but it would be nice to have someone to be more than friends with. How do you get over that “oh you’re a widower and it’s too soon for you” hump? I’ve talked to 2 people that were interested and thought there was something there but both hit me with the I think it’s too soon for you since your wife passed. I’m like, you’re not me and don’t know how I feel but instead I’m cordial and thank them for being honest and transparent then slowly just phase them out of my life. I just feel like I have a stigma attached to me when I talk about my situation as I’d rather be upfront and honest about things than lie. It really feels like it’s pushing me back to being a hermit again and not worth trying to feel normal if this is how it’s going to go.