I'm a widower and have been dating a woman for three years. How can I get her into bed for some very pleasurable sex? I've tried dinner, shows, light travel, and cruises, but sh's very religious and refuses my advances. --R.
Dear R.,
With your three-year relationship you've given new meaning to the word patience! Dinners, shows, cruises -- that's pretty action-oriented, but women need communication, too.
Have you had a talk? Have you stated clearly, "I love you. I want to get closer to you. I want to have a sexual relationship with you?" But talk is the second thing to do. The first thing to do is to determine where you want this relationship to go.
What was your situation with your wife? It could have an impact on your current relationship. Did you have a satisfactory sex life together? Was she ill a long time before passing away? Your sexual needs may not have been met in your marriage, or maybe you're accustomed to playing the waiting game.
Whatever your past, you do have the right to feel good, to fully experience a rewarding sexual relationship. Don't underestimate its importance--it partly defines who you are.
Be Honest with Yourself and Her: If you're aiming towards marriage, consider popping the question. Since your girlfriend is very religious, regardless of her age and marital history, she may want more of a commitment before she gets between the sheets. If you don't want marriage yet, be honest.
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