Dear Diana, I'm a 58-year-old retired man who lost his wife a decade ago. We never had kids so I'm basically left with no one except some relatives who pay me a visit once in a while.
Dear Sitaram,
It looks like after your retirement you are feeling extremely lonely. Having a family around is as important in later life as during childhood. The experiences of retirement and increased leisure time may be richer if shared. But you need to tread with caution. There are not too many people who tie the knot at your age though in the West it is common. The woman may have her reservations about it. So you need to first have a frank chat with her. Also, remember all these years you have lived a solitary life, so are you ready to have someone else around? Weigh all the options before you take the plunge.
