Some are busy making a living for their children, some end their lives at a young age, or they make friends with others in private.

The ancient custom that widows could not remarry began in the Song Dynasty. Before the Song Dynasty, women's status was relatively free, at least widows could remarry.

He was busy making a living in order to raise his children. After his children were raised, he himself also became a waning old man.

However, it cannot be denied that there were no jobs suitable for women in ancient times, so supporting a family became the biggest difficulty for the rest of their lives. Women in ancient times generally got married early, usually at the age of fourteen or fifteen. However, the proportion of sudden deaths in ancient times was actually not high, so most widows actually had children, and only a small number had no offspring.

Women in ancient times were taught that their husband's family was the most important one since they were born. After getting married, they should put their husband's family first in everything. Even if their husbands die, they cannot remarry easily. After a man dies, those from a relatively wealthy family are better off, while those from a poor family have to make money in various ways to support their families. At that time, most of the ways for women to make money were by washing clothes for wealthy families or doing some female work. It was common for women to stay up late at night and work overtime. Such tiring work forced the widows to devote all their energy to raising their children, and they spent the rest of their lives in constant hard work.

Feeling hopeless for the rest of my life, I ended my life directly.

In ancient times, women's chastity was very important, especially the women themselves. But that does not mean that the same is true for men. In many places there are street gangsters who bully young and beautiful widows. This kind of constant harassment all year round will also bring huge psychological pressure to their already dark lives. Some childless widows or people with poor psychological endurance will choose to commit suicide to end their lives.

A widow who has a good relationship with others in private.

Although it may sound incredible to say it, there must be a group of people who choose to attach themselves to men who show kindness to them because they cannot bear the loneliness or the pressure brought by life.