Affiliate disclosure: WhereCanIGetIt may earn a commission if you buy through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. We have not personally completed this program — below is an honest summary of what the publisher says it includes, who it appears to suit, and who it probably doesn’t, so you can decide for yourself.
If you have lost your spouse, the idea of dating again can bring two feelings at once: a quiet wish for companionship, and immediate guilt about having that wish.
Many widowed adults over 55 tell themselves some version of the same questions. Would wanting someone new betray the person I lost? What would my adult children think? And honestly — dating has changed so much, where would I even begin?
There is no deadline for any of this, and “not yet” is a perfectly good answer. But if the questions keep coming back, a private, at-your-own-pace guide written for exactly this situation may be worth a look. We found one that takes a noticeably more respectful approach than most.
What it is
Dating Again After Widowhood 55+ is a digital, self-guided program built around a 66-page workbook in eight steps. It is delivered by email after purchase — there are no live classes, no group, and no schedule to keep up with. You work through it privately, in your own time.
The steps, in the publisher’s structure, walk through:
- Working out whether you actually want to explore dating — or whether the idea is coming from loneliness or other people’s pressure
- Deciding what kind of companionship fits your life now (that can mean occasional dating, a committed relationship, remarriage, or simply keeping the door open)
- Understanding modern dating — profiles, messages, and unfamiliar behaviour — in plain language, with no assumption that you have used a dating app before
- Setting your boundaries early: privacy, money, pace, and what you share, decided before you need them
- Making a first meeting manageable — a short, safe meeting treated as information, not a verdict on your future
- Deciding what happens next based on comfort and respect, including how to talk with adult children about dating again
Included bonuses (publisher-stated)
- Am I Ready to Date Again? — a readiness self-check
- First Date Confidence Kit — preparation and an after-date check-in
- Talking to Your Adult Children About Dating Again — conversation frameworks and example wording
Who this may suit
- Widowed men and women 55+ who are beginning to consider companionship or dating
- Anyone who feels curiosity and guilt at the same time
- Anyone whose last dating experience was years or decades ago
- Anyone who would rather reflect privately before taking any public step
Who this is probably not for
- Anyone looking for a guarantee of finding a partner — the publisher explicitly does not promise one, and neither do we
- Anyone whose grief currently feels unmanageable — this is a self-guided educational workbook, not counselling or therapy, and the publisher says so themselves
- Anyone who has already decided they do not want to date — that is a valid outcome, and this program says deciding not to is acceptable
The facts, plainly
- Price: $47, one payment. No subscription.
- Format: digital workbook and guides, delivered by email
- At checkout you may also be offered an optional $17 add-on (a Modern Dating Safety Toolkit). It is optional — the main program is complete without it.
- Refunds: the publisher’s page does not state a specific guarantee or refund period. Before you buy, read the refund terms shown on the ClickBank checkout page itself, and keep your ClickBank receipt email.
A few safety basics, whatever you decide
Dating at any age is safer with a few habits: meet in a public place for the first meetings, tell a friend or family member where you will be, arrange your own transportation, and never send money or gift cards to someone you have met online — no matter the story. A genuine person will respect every one of those boundaries.
Common questions
- Do I need to be ready to date right now? No. The first step is examining whether you want to explore it at all. Waiting is treated as a valid answer.
- Is this only for people who want to remarry? No. It covers companionship through to remarriage, and step 2 is about defining what fits your life.
- I have never used a dating app. Will I follow it? The workbook explains common terms, profiles, and messaging in straightforward language and does not require prior experience.
- How do I receive it? Access instructions are emailed after checkout. It is digital only — there is no printed copy.
Wanting companionship again does not erase a marriage that mattered. Whatever you decide — explore, wait, or close the door — it should be your decision, made with clear information. We hope this summary helped.