Guys: Would you be hesitant to ask her out based on this?

I dont care I ask her out!

Prob not. She obv not over him so it'd be weird and It'd be better to give her privacy.

Talk with her. Be honest and respectful. Let her tell you whether or not she is ready to date. Then respect her decision. Unless her husband died very recently, she won't get upset with you for expressing an interest in her. If my wife died, I wouldn't get rid of her photos. But that doesn't mean that I wouldn't move on. That's like getting rid of your kids photos because they grew up.

I think in that situation, the best thing is to just be a friend to her for a bit, and if you're able to help her move on, then you can try and ask her out. Give it time.

I wouldn't ask her out, it doesn't sound like she's moved on quite yet. Just be friends for now and see where that goes. Don't rush grief. It took me years to accept and move on when my grandpa passed. He was like a second father to me. I can't imagine losing my wife.

There is a girl my sister is friends with. Her husband passed away because of a misunderstanding outside of local bar. She has two children with him and continues to involve him in most of her daily post on FB. She has dated and recently found someone who is pretty consistent. I think as long as you are open with the option of dating then men wouldn't be as hesitant even though there is a picture of him on your work desk. There probably isn't a day she doesn't speak to him, while getting for work or attending a big event even with her new beau. If they do not decide to date you just because of a picture, they do not deserve your full attention and admiration of how loving a real relationship could be with you, if you have such compassion towards someone who is no loner with us. (I write novels, hopeless romantic.)

I cant date a girl if she isnt over her ex (period).

I know I might be able to help her do that, but thats just going to miss with my emotions

I would be reluctant, yes, because I would think she hasn't gotten over him yet.

she needs time to grieve in the mean time you could offer her some companionship to take her mind off of ask her if she wants to see a movie or go out for lunch then maybe in a few months ask her out on a date but let her know before hand its platonic

I'd be somewhat apprehensive mostly because it's understandable that people need time to grieve.