Ask Amy: Widow weighs burden of solitude with desire to date

Dear Amy: My wonderful husband died unexpectedly seven years ago.

I’m now 49, and still have no desire to meet anyone or go on dates.

My husband was my everything and, while I don’t want to spend the rest of my life alone, the prospect of dealing with dating and all the hassle that goes along with it makes me wonder if solitude is really that bad.

I did try some online dating a few years ago and I wasn’t ready.

What if I’m never ready?

I know women widowed for just a year or two who are already remarried.