Whether it’s understanding new desires or thinking about taking steps towards intimacy and dating again, our members want to connect with others who get it on a fundamental level.
Connect with others, share dating stories, meet people 1:1 and navigate the complex world of romance post spousal loss.
This is the bonfire we dance around together. This is Widow’s Fire.
We encourage authenticity and honesty around the many layers of grief and the significance of everyone’s unique Widow’s Fire.
what’s included in the membership
- Access to the private community
- Lifetime membership to drop in whenever you like and see what’s going on and who has joined near you
- Post content and questions
- Chat publicly with members in various groups
- Chat privately with members
- Access to spaces that connect members through shared interests
- Access to virtual sessions and other resources
what’s included in the membership
- Access to the private community
- Lifetime membership to drop in whenever you like and see what’s going on and who has joined near you
- Post content and questions
- Chat publicly with members in various groups
- Chat privately with members
- Access to spaces that connect members through shared interests
- Access to virtual sessions and other resources
When you join, you will have access to all groups and topics where articles, advice and links are shared publicly.
The community grows and thrives when everyone is contributing.
A profile photo and a bio will help other members discover who is near their part of the world.
TESTIMONIALS
FAQs
We are a global community with members from over 20 countries. Widows find locals through tailored groups, through other members’ profiles, and through discussion. Our members also find it invaluable to be able to converse with widows from anywhere in the world, where meeting them may have been impossible due to their geographical limitations. New members are joining everyday! We do not disclose specific numbers but your membership is lifelong and you can regularly check for new joins.
Absolutely. We are proud to have such equal parts men and women in our community. At least 50% of our members are men who were widowed. Men find the Widow’s Fire Community a very supportive, open environment. Oftentimes, in their day to day lives, men have found it hard to discuss intimacy following the death of a partner. Widow’s Fire changes that for men with tons of open discussion, the ability to meet new friends, and even a potential partner. We’ve had men get engaged and marry a new love, all through our trusted community. Men also greatly value our online sessions where they can hear from other men and share stories. Bottom line: Widow’s Fire is not just for women.
Widow’s Fire is the only online community that charges a one-time fee and is not subscription based. Once you’re in, you get access to all members, 1:1 chats, member keyword search, group discussions on a wide range of topics, helpful resources and even virtual meetings. As we continue to grow, more offerings will be available. Your one-time contribution helps Widow’s Fire continue to offer a one of a kind, trusted, exclusive experience for widows and widowers.
There is no guarantee of finding love anywhere in this world. Everyone who joins is here because they lost someone important to them. Some of our members have gone on to find new life partners and others have built long-lasting friendships. Some rely on the community for feedback and advice as they continue to date offline. The possibilities are endless and if you feel the fire, you open yourself up to those possibilities by joining the community.
Do you feel the fire? Do you get excited when you think about being intimate with a partner again? Do you long for touch, companionship, discussion, or even sex? Then the Widow’s Fire is a place you can go where individuals who are experiencing the same feelings and thoughts as you can come together. It’s a safe, exclusive, vetted place where Wids can feel open to sharing their experiences, connect with others, and go through this together. Other dating sites for widows preach casual hookups or grief counselling. Our site is an enriched experience that goes beyond any one objective. Our satisfaction rate is in the high 90s. Read our testimonials here.
We are excited to offer regular group video calls. We typically run a call once a week and we change the time and day of the week to have options for the different time zones and schedules of our community. We cover a variety of topics and always allow for open discussion and connection – with or without a drink involved! We’d love to welcome you into a session.
Widow’s Fire 101
What is Widow’s Fire?
Widow’s Fire is the burning desire for intimacy following the death of a partner or spouse. It impacts many widows and widowers, although not every widowed person will experience it. There is little data on the quantitative figures as the topic is often misunderstood and sometimes seen as taboo.
Why does it happen?
Unfortunately, there are little studies on Widow’s Fire. As one of the largest Widow’s Fire Communities in the world, our work has uncovered certain insights around it. If you were in a strong relationship, it’s natural to want to recreate that again. The loss of one’s partner leaves an incredible void of intimacy and the jolt into being single can often trigger the Fire.
Who feels the Widow’s Fire?
Regardless of age, gender, or sexual preference, Widow’s Fire can hit anyone at any time during their grief. Some widowed individuals feel it even before their partner has passed, in the event of an illness or prolonged struggle. Others feel it shortly after their spouse passes, or even years later.
What are the symptoms?
For those who feel the “fire” there is an uncontrollable urge for physical and emotional connection with another person. Some people experience a deep longing unlike anything they’ve ever felt. It can feel very lonely and make one question their true desires. Many widowed people are taken completely off guard by their Widow’s Fire.