In Her Own Words
About Her
Losing a spouse is a kind of pain that doesn’t just pass with time—it settles into the quiet corners of your life and changes everything. For me, the loneliness didn’t come all at once. It crept in slowly, in the silence of the mornings and the heaviness of the nights. It’s in waking up to an empty space beside me, in going through the motions of the day with no one to share them with, and in the small, ordinary moments that suddenly feel incomplete.
There were days when the weight of it all felt unbearable. The kind of loneliness that makes even a room full of people feel empty. Grief has a way of isolating you, of making you feel like no one truly understands the depth of what you’ve lost. And in that space, it’s easy to feel stuck—like life is moving forward for everyone else while you’re standing still.
But somewhere along the way, after nine long years of carrying that pain, something within me began to shift. Not all at once, not dramatically—but gently. For the first time, I can say I feel ready. Not to forget, because I never will, but to open my heart again. To allow myself to experience companionship, connection, and maybe even happiness in a new way.
About Her Ideal Match
I find myself longing for someone who understands what grief truly means—someone who knows the weight of loss in anyway,but still believes in moving forward. Someone who is ready, like I am, to step into a new chapter of life. Not to replace what was, but to build something meaningful from where we are now.
I’m not looking to rush anything. I just want something real—honest connection, shared understanding, and the comfort of knowing that neither of us has to face life alone anymore.
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About Her
Country of Origin: |
Peru | |
Location: |
Maplewood, Minnesota | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
52 | |
Star Sign: |
Aquarius | |
Height: |
5' 0" (152cm) | |
Body Type: |
Slim | |
Looks: |
Attractive | |
Hair Colour: |
Red | |
Eye Colour: |
Brown | |
Ethnicity: |
Latino/Hispanic | |
Home Language: |
Spanish | |
Other Languages: |
English | |
Religion: |
Christian / Other | |
Relationship Status: |
Widowed | |
Looking for: |
Activity partners; Friends; Open to possibilities; Long-term | |
Have Children: |
Yes, living with me | |
Want Children: |
No | |
Daily Diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Ask me later | |
Drinking: |
Occasional Drinker | |
Education: |
Current University / College Student | |
Occupation: |
Health / Social Care | |
Income: |
Comfortable |
About Her Ideal Match
Country of Origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Anywhere in North America | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age Range: |
52 - 60 | ||
Star Sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
6' 1" (185cm) - 6' 11" (210cm) or taller | ||
Body Type: |
Slim; Average; Athletic | ||
Looks: |
Above Average; Average; Attractive | ||
Hair Colour: |
Any | ||
Eye Colour: |
Blue; Blue-Green; Green; Grey; Hazel | ||
Has a Photo: |
Decidedly important | ||
Ethnicity: |
Latino/Hispanic | ||
Home Language: |
Spanish | ||
Other Languages: |
English; Spanish | ||
Religion: |
Christian / Other | ||
Relationship Status: |
Widowed | ||
Have Children: |
Yes, not living with me; Yes, living with me | ||
Want Children: |
No | ||
Daily Diet: |
Eat healthily | ||
Smoking: |
Non-Smoker; Occasional | ||
Drinking: |
Occasional Drinker | ||
Education: |
Some University / College; Associates degree; Bachelors degree; Postgraduate degree; PhD / Post Doctoral | ||
Occupation: |
Food Services; Other; Health / Social Care | ||
Income: |
Comfortable |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More About Her
Hair Style: |
Medium |
Eyesight: |
I sometimes wear glasses |
Disabilities: |
I have none |
Body Art: |
A tattoo or two |
Sense of Humour: |
Light-hearted |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The head |
Personality Traits: |
Cautious; Daring; Easy going; Funny; Intelligent; Optimistic; Outgoing; Shy |
Valued Qualities: |
Charity; Chemistry; Compassion; Devotion; Faithfulness; Forgiveness; Friendliness; Honesty; Hope; Humility; Humour; Kindness; Mercy; Patience; Self-control; Tolerance |
Fashion Sense: |
Alternative (I'm stylish in my own special way) |
Favourite Clothing: |
Shorts & a T-shirt |
Favourite Colour: |
Green |
Date Activities: |
A movie; A music concert; A picnic in a park; Dinner at a restaurant; Going out dancing; Going to the theatre; Meeting for coffee; Walking on the beach |
Music Preferences: |
Alternative; Blues; Broadway / Theatrical; Classical; Country & Western; Dance / Disco; Gospel / Religious; Instrumental; Jazz; Latin; Pop / Top 40; Rock |
Reading: |
I enjoy it |
Books: |
(Auto)biographies; Religious; Romance; Self-help; Travel |
TV Habits: |
I watch a few favourite shows each week |
TV Shows: |
Action / Adventure; Comedy / Sit-coms; Cooking / Baking; Documentaries; Educational; Movie Channels; Nature / Wildlife; News; Soap operas; Talk shows; Variety shows |
Movie Frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie Preferences: |
Action; Comedy; Documentary; Drama; Romance; War; Westerns |
Interests: |
Cooking; Gardening; Healthy living; Meditation; Reading; Shopping; Singing |
Sports: |
Aerobics; American Football; Dancesport; Hiking; Volleyball |
Cooking: |
I love it! |
Food: |
Asian Fusion; Chinese; French; German; Italian; Japanese; Pub Grub; Seafood; Sushi; Thai; Vietnamese |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a month |
Dietary Restrictions: |
Lactose-free |
Pace of Life: |
Organised |
Time at Work: |
I work a standard 40 hour week |
Pastimes of choice: |
Pursuing a hobby |
Time Online: |
I'm on for an hour or two a day |
Take Drugs: |
Never |
Family Size: |
I've got brothers |
Family Closeness: |
We're very close |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Like): |
Dog(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Dancing; Intelligence |
Turn-offs: |
Sarcasm |
Work Aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious Attendance: |
Once a week |
Dream Home: |
Beach house |
Politics: |
Conservative |
Retirement Plans: |
Exploring the 7 Wonders of the World |
Feelings about using DatingBuzz US: |
Nervous; Hopeful; Curious |
Honesty: |
Very |