I am 68. My husband died in 2007. Since then, I have had three serious relationships.
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, relationship 1 ended, as he didn't want to take any time off to help me. Serious2 - two months before our wedding, I found he was chatting with someone on a dating app. Serious3 - 10 years together. I was diagnosed with cancer again. He brought me home from the hospital, stayed one night, then the next morning, he said he no longer loved me and couldn't handle the "cancer drama".
Surprise! I have a few trust issues now.
Would I like a male friend? Yes, but I don't expect to have a hot and heavy, passionate love experience again.