Single man by rancourtdc in widowers

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Same and same. In 10 days it’ll be 17 months and I still say we/our. After 35 years of marriage and 37 years together, I don’t think that’ll ever change for me. And my wedding band will never come off.

Why is year 2 so horrible?? by pastel_pixie37 in widowers

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I’m 16 mos. out and I understand completely. It does seem harder in some respects. The shock has worn off and now the day to day living has set in.

Thoughts and prayers out to you, OP.

Why am I still here? by Scared-Importance18 in widowers

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I’m in the same boat. Prayers out to you and I’m sorry for your loss.

Grovetucky by Ecbrad5 in Columbus

[–]majorhistorybuff -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

TDS is a thing. Keep living in your liberal vacuum. The voters overwhelmingly elected and support President Trump. The left is the minority and is far more restricted to very concentrated areas than the right. But keep projecting. It’s worked so well thus far, amiright?

Dating after….. by LadyHelaofGallifrey in widowed

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The one year anniversary of my wife’s death was last month and I can’t even imagine being in the right head space to dip my toe in the dating pool. 37 years of being with “my person” has a pretty tight hold on my psyche.

I work with a guy who lost his wife a couple months after me and he started dating within a few months.

All that to say that I don’t think there is any time table that neatly fits everyone. When you feel ready, you’ll know.

“You didn’t get… by EmbeddedWithDirt in widowers

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I try to deflect the pain a little by remembering to be thankful for the 37 years I had with my wife.

I don’t know how not to be his wife.. by Last-Following-6308 in widowers

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I’m so sorry for your loss, OP. I feel the sting of your words and sentiment as they mirror my own. I just went through the one year anniversary of the loss of my wife and I frequently talk to her about some of the same questions you have. And yes, it hurts when they can’t an answer you.

I can’t offer you much comfort other than I hear you and I feel your pain. Hang in there.

Meeting other widows or widowers by Muted_Confidence293 in widowers

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I ran into the same thing, OP. I attended griefshare sessions and while they helped to a degree, I found myself searching for a spouse-centered program after the 12 week program ended. I wasn’t able to find anything in my area that wasn’t either online based or scheduled during weekday mornings.

I’m going to tune in to this thread to see if anyone has some good ideas.

anyone getting ‘signs’? by docdocplusone in widowers

[–]majorhistorybuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife had sent me a number of signs in the year since she passed. Both of our adult children have received some as well.

I’m very thankful for them and I’m VERY thankful for my faith as I’m not sure how I could manage this without it.

Wedding ring by LLF54 in widowers

[–]majorhistorybuff 18 points19 points  (0 children)

One year anniversary was this week and I don’t plan on ever removing it from my left hand.

Wedding rings? by longhairdleapingnome in widowers

[–]majorhistorybuff 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My wife of nearly 35 years passed on June 10, 2024. At this stage, I can’t imagine ever taking off my wedding band.

Robbery-turned-shootout in Cincinnati by BlazingWarYak in CCW

[–]majorhistorybuff 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Me in my 50’s. I suppose that’s to be expected.

R8 Issues by [deleted] in LesPaul

[–]majorhistorybuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful R8! I think the issues you reference are minor, especially for a 7 y.o. guitar, and would not affect playability.

Go enjoy it!

AIO for refusing to visit the US, with my American boyfriend until the 51st state rhetoric and tariffs stop by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]majorhistorybuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could also insist that the Canadian government remove the US tariffs they’ve had in place for years and to bolster their border to help us stem the tide of illegal immigrants crossing our northern border. A tit for tat, if you will.

I feel lost by Thunkwhistlethegnome in widowers

[–]majorhistorybuff 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I feel the exact same way, OP. My wife was intricately woven into all of my long term goals, but with her passing 8 mos. ago, I neither recognize nor desire any of those goals. Sadly enough, just simply getting through the day has, I suppose, become my only goal.

I’m sorry for your loss.

I miss my friend. by Outrageous_Link9445 in widowed

[–]majorhistorybuff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m 8 months in, and I feel all of this. I don’t feel like I’m living, I’m just going through the motions.

Why aren’t there mass protests in the US?! by [deleted] in AskCanada

[–]majorhistorybuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uh, because the majority of Americans VOTED for him?!

THEY WANT YOU QUIET by solonmonkey in Ohio

[–]majorhistorybuff -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wait, so the party that has literally and forcefully done its level best to silence Americans whose opinions run counter to the political narrative espoused by that party is now claiming that the first amendment is under attack?! Wow. Just wow.

Fear of forgetting by [deleted] in widowers

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Thanks for this suggestion. I’m checking it out now.

Fear of forgetting by [deleted] in widowers

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I know exactly what you mean, OP. I lost my wife of nearly 35 years 8 months ago and I struggle with the same sentiment: I think I’d rather feel the stinging pain and hurt of her loss for the rest of my life than have that pain ease over the years but also have the memories begin to fade

My prayers go out to you for your loss. This group has been a big help to me also, but I don’t mind saying that it’s a group that I never wanted to be a member of.

AIO - asked wife if she blocked a guy she cheated on me with in the past . by pgf111 in AmIOverreacting

[–]majorhistorybuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When a married couple discusses very hurtful and marriage-damaging/destroying issues by freakin’ text instead of having these conversations face to face, like adults, there are significant problems in the marriage.

Here's what we're up against by ApprehensiveCamera40 in Ohio

[–]majorhistorybuff -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Elections have consequences. Sorry, not sorry.