I know quite a few people who have met their life partners via dating websites but also people who have had non productive/ joyless encounters ..  In your position I would probably go for it but have low expectations.  I'd view it as an opportunity to have a bit of fun and who knows what might happen as a result . ..

Thank you for taking the time to reply, I appreciate it.   That sounds like very good advice.  I think not expecting too much is a sensible plan and if anything nice happens then it's a bonus.

What have you got to lose? Four months after meeting my partner on line, I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. Her husband had died seven years previously of Motor Neurone Disease at the age of fifty seven. We have just passed our eighth anniversary of happiness  together. If you are thinking it, then go for it, would be my suggestion. Hope you are as fortunate as I was and am. John 

What have you got to lose? Four months after meeting my partner on line, I was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. Her husband had died seven years previously of Motor Neurone Disease at the age of fifty seven. We have just passed our eighth anniversary of happiness  together. If you are thinking it, then go for it, would be my suggestion. Hope you are as fortunate as I was and am. John 

Hi John, thank you so much for sharing that.   Your experience really gives me c hope.  Fingers crossed