Dear Amy: I am an almost 70-year-old widower (politically liberal and atheist) who wants to meet new people. Especially female people.
Unfortunately, I have almost no experience. I had a total of two dates in high school, both of which went nowhere. I became very good friends with my best friend’s wife , and when they divorced, she and I got married. So when it comes to wooing and flirting, I’ve got nothing. It’s been four years since my wife died, and I have had zero possible romantic encounters. My only teacher has been rom-com movies, which I am told do not portray real life.
I plan my life around our holidays. I’ve noticed that my beloved nieces and nephews do not acknowledge these holidays and do not wish me a “Happy …” holiday. Should I say something? Do something? How can I feel better about this? I am single and without children, and – other than this – these relatives are a light in my days. – Oy Vey! Dear Oy Vey!: I take it that you and your siblings were perhaps raised in the faith and that your siblings have drifted or are lapsed.
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