Who will remarry sooner man or woman ?

I'm not sure about statistics, but I'm putting my money on definitely men would remarry first.

I read that yes, older women widows like the freedom and not having to take care of someone else. There are less potential mates, also. A younger widow often remarries. Men, no matter what age, often seek a new partner.

My personal experience, three men in our little town in their late fifties - early sixties began dating almost immediately, Two married soon after. I also know a man who was a widower at a young age who never remarried.

Young women marry often to have a family. As they age and that is no longer an issue, the marry for family purpose is off the table.

Also, I read that if a woman's spouse had long term illness before passing, she is less likely to remarry.

If I go before dh, I think he'd definitely date and possibly remarry. If you have been in a good, long term relationship, it is said that you know the skills it takes to nurture relationships so it is sort of natural to develop another one.

I am sorry to learn about your divorce.

Was there a reason you posed the question about widows vs widowers remarrying, Patty?

Patty, Honestly I've seen such a mixed bag of marriages, divorces, widows and widowers, remarriage and blended families that I really don't think there's a pattern. Here's a good story though:

She’s 98. He’s 94. They Met at the Gym.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/11/fashion/weddings/senior-citizen-older-couple-wedding.html