From age 17 to 43... I was busy with married life, kids, etc. The last time I'd dated (at 16)... you could pretty much figure out where people were coming from. When I started dating at 44....I was lied to so much, I lost count.
People will do or say almost anything without so much a flicker of conscience. (And I'm speaking of supposed Christians here....since I didn't involve myself with unbelievers) I went through a 2yr period of a self-imposed dating sabbatical because of not feeling like I could trust anyone.
I'm not trying to discourage you...... just giving a word to the wise. Trust but verify. If they sound "too perfect"...put your antennae up...and be wary. *smile*
That is why I have waited the last year or so, wanted to make sure my feet were firmly on the ground. I have found that there are a lot of misconceptions about younger widows.
I am blessed with my friends (the committee that really runs my life) who give me great feed back, and my boy who protects his momma.
Pastor gave me great advice- “be the chooser, not the chosen” and never lower your values for anyone.
On the topic of crushes, I have enjoyed the couple I have had lately. Know nothing will come of them, just fun to feel alive again.