I watched in helpless agony as my beloved husband suffocated to death from a mistreated bee sting while we were vacationing in Italy.

I returned to the US alone without my husband, the man I'd adored for nearly 30 years.

I grieved and grieved.

Nights and weekends were an endless water torture of loneliness. All the married women I had known suddenly shunned me--not wanting a young widow in their husbands' orbit.

Wherever I went, all I saw were couples.

Living in my isolated house in rural Dutchess County, I simply wasn't meeting single men.

And, I didn't want to go to bars.

So how could I, a well-known relationship therapist (I'm known worldwide as Dr. Love), meet a suitable man--someone educated, successful and attractive?

I decided to bite the bullet and try internet dating. Then came the parade of perverts, sex freaks, illiterates, losers, loners, lowlifes, intimacy and commitment phobics who said they wanted relationships but, in reality, were married to single life, married men looking for a fling, and frauds and con men who targeted rich widows. Not to speak of the divorced men who had more baggage than even I could handle!

I searched the net again. This time I found millionaire websites where rich men sought young, silicone enhanced Barbie dolls. Not for me!

Next, I found an elite supper club, 8 at 8, in New York City--endorsed by Oprah, no less! They said they catered to educated and successful single men and women up to age 55.

I excitedly signed up and filled out countless questionnaires.

The next day I received a letter in my inbox. Rejected. The owner said that she couldn't find a place for me at any dinner table. Successful men in their 50s refuse to be seated with women in their 50s.

I was told the internet was the only way. 

At this point, I realized I need to find a widower, for someone who has loved and lost has already proven that he is capable of lasting love. I did another search, this time for a dating site specializing in widows and widowers. Nada.

So, I decided to create a meetup group, in which I personally hand select widows and widowers for intimate social gatherings. No more internet or speed dating, just a good old fashioned cocktail party/mixer supervised by yours truly, acting as your personal doctor/chaperone!

I will assist by making personal introductions, and help you converse and get to know each other. I'll also help you identify the type of person who is right for you and determine whether the person you are meeting is ready for another committed relationship.

You have the advantage of my decades of experience in the field. I offer you an extra set of expert eyes and ears to help you check out prospective parters. As a member, I'll also make available to you all my relationship enhancing tools and guides to help you form a solid bond and insure that your love stays on track.

Say hello to your new personal coach in this game called love--second time around love, that is. Real love, no games. Let the real games begin!

So join me and find a social companion, best friend or the second love of your life. I'm excited to share in your journey back to love.