I have found that unless someone has lost a spouse people do not get it. They think they do and want to help but it is different ( I think) of any other loss.
You have us to talk to
Glad you and your daughter are close.

Ron, I am 2.5 years out as well and have the same problem. All the friends and family who helped me in the beginning have gone on with their lives and I don't want to burden my daughter so I just plod along through the bad days. The good news is, slowly, a few more good days pop up and I actually forget my whole life crashed down around me just a few years ago. I believe it would have been easier if our country wasn't in such turmoil but such is life (at present). Getting out, reaching out, that has helped. Just as you are reaching out here. No one knows how long it will take as it is different for everyone but, as you said, it will get better. Take care new friend. We are here for you. ~Katie

This hits me right in the chest. George was my only true friend & confidant. The only person I completely trusted. For advice or to make an important decision or to just unload to each other on how much of a flake our daughters boyfriend is. That kind of shit. I know your loneliness. It is nice to have the group here to unload on. We know.

Losing a spouse is a lonely place to be. Only people who have lost theirs understand.

A child is not the same. At least our children aren't the same as in having someone to talk too. I don't want to add to my daughters grief by adding mine to hers. We always want to protect our children no matter how old they are.

I get it. Please know you can always come here to talk and share your life problems. I'm in the same boat with no one person that I can really lean on and talk to. Richard was my sounding board and good advice giver. I've felt so lost without him. Hang in there and come here often. It's what keeps me feeling less lonely due to some great members reaching out to me with private messages.

I sometimes feel what I do every day doesn’t matter because I can’t share it with him. No one else understands the inside jokes or appreciates my wildlife sightings while hiking.

The loss of friendship is right up there with the worst parts of losing a spouse. I still talk to her (she died in 2002) and it hurts to know that she will never again reply. For me, there are friends that I can confide in and otherwise talk to. I hope you find some. You can message me if you would like. It sounds like you made the same mistake I did, linking up with another partner way way too soon. I’m trying to make sure that I take my time after splitting with my ex,

how old is daughter? maybe she can help.