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Widower Dating Blog

Dating guidance for widowers ready to connect again

Christine Baumgartner, a widow and professional dating and relationship coach, offers expert advice through her “The Perfect Catch” series — engaging video conversations designed to help widowers navigate dating after loss. Her compassionate insights provide practical guidance for widowers and their families, supporting healthy, meaningful connections in life’s next chapter.

  • Is it better to stay in a bad relationship, or have nothing?

    This might not be the most popular topic to talk about but it's something that a lot of people struggle with. A lot of us are afraid of being alone and so we'll stay in a continue Reading...

    February 5, 2023
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  • How To Keep That Conversation Going

    Oh yeah we have all been there, How To Keep That Conversation Going.... You find her attractive, she is friendly and seems to have an interest so how do you make that bre continue Reading...

    December 23, 2022
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  • New Year’s Eve Ideas and Suggestions

    I’ve been talking about the holiday season and widowhood for the past couple weeks. In those articles, I haven’t included the New Year’s celebration because it often impa continue Reading...

    December 23, 2021
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  • What women wish men knew about them

    Today’s article is for those widowers who are beginning to think about dating as well as those who have actually begun to date. As you go through the dating process, you continue Reading...

    April 13, 2021
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  • How to get over a breakup

    Navigating Painful Breakups without losing yourself You found the perfect catch!* You're so happy!  Everything in life feels brighter and better.   You talk for hours. Th continue Reading...

    May 26, 2020
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  • Dating during this quarantine season

    REASONS WHY NOW DURING THIS QUARANTINE JUST MIGHT BE THE PERFECT TIME FOR DATING I've been hearing from lots of people who say they "can't" date right now. But I'm here t continue Reading...

    May 5, 2020
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  • How to continue dating during our time of social distancing

    How can you date if you can't go meet anybody? Christine Baumgartner and Tina Hull discuss the topic of dating online. They really want people to know  they can still dat continue Reading...

    March 31, 2020
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  • Three “Dear Abby” questions answered

    Just about every day, I’m in communication with widowers.  Not only is it what I do as a dating and relationship coach, it also comes from being involved in several widow continue Reading...

    March 17, 2020
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  • Love Languages

    Several years after my husband Tony’s death – as the fog of widowhood started lifting – I found myself wondering “what’s next”. I wanted to be open to inspiration and pos continue Reading...

    February 25, 2020
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  • Surviving the Holidays

    How to navigate the holidays With the holidays just around the corner, I’m starting to hear stories and questions on surviving the holidays from the people in my widowhoo continue Reading...

    November 18, 2019
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  • How to honor your late spouse and a new love at the same time

    Are you getting ready to think about dating? Or maybe you’ve already put your toe in the water? Many widowers feel quite divided at this point – between the life they had continue Reading...

    October 7, 2019
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  • When friends leave too

    Among the many devastating changes that come with widowhood, one that often catches people completely by surprise is when one or more close friends leave. Most married co continue Reading...

    July 9, 2019
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  • About
    • About Our Organization
    • The Founder
    • FAQ About Widower Concerns
    • FAQ About Men’s Grief
    • National Bereaved Men Days
  • Resources
    • Men’s Grief Resources
    • Death of a Spouse/PartnerBooks to support men after losing a spouse or partner
    • Widower Support Resources
    • Spirituality and Grief
    • Dating Resources for Widowers
    • Books for WidowersEssential books to support men through grief and healing
    • Poetry for the GrievingWords of Inspiration by Poets
    • Recipes for WidowersComfort food recipes for beginner to seasoned cook
    • Testimonial VideosReal Stories of Healing and Hope from Widowers
    • Death of a Child or Grandchild
    • Death of a Parent
  • Get Support
    • What to Expect After Losing a Spouse
    • Widower to Widower
    • Support Groups
    • How to Start a Widowers’ Group
    • Support Research
  • Media
    • In the NewsNews and media on grief and support for men
    • PodcastsInsightful and engaging conversations on men’s grief, healing, and resilience
    • WebinarsOnline workshops for widowers and those who support them
    • Dating PodcastDating guidance for widowers ready to connect again
  • Blog
    • Widower Grief & Healing BlogReflections from guest writers for men navigating loss
    • Widower Dating BlogDating guidance for widowers ready to connect again
  • Contact Us
Donate
National Widowers' Organization Logo

You are not alone — we’re here to help you through grief

Access Resources Made for Men Coping with Grief

Your support helps us reach more widowers nationwide

Donate
National Widowers' Organization Logo

Your support helps us reach more widowers nationwide

Donate
May 30 - National Men in Grief Day
August 24 - National Widowers’ Day

National Bereaved Men Days

National Widowers' Organization, Inc.
14 Earl Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves widowers across the U.S.
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