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Single again - struggling

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tanith Mon 20-Dec-21 19:50:59

SinglePringle I’m early 70s and been alone since DH died 3yrs ago. I too have a lovely family and trust me you can totally have a fulfilling happy life without a partner in it. I of course have days when I’m crushingly lonely but mostly I’m very happy pleasing myself in whatever I do. The house and every decision about it is mine to make my own now and I’m really happy with my life.
Enjoy your friends family and your doggie friend and appreciate all the love in your life.

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Kim19 Mon 20-Dec-21 19:48:51

I've had no problems with the solo life for the past twenty plus years. I'm fortunate to be healthy and have lots of interests as well as a very active social life. Not my first choice, admittedly, but that died with my husband.

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SinglePringle Mon 20-Dec-21 19:41:10

I’m late 60s and have been divorced almost 20 years. Since then I’ve had a few relationships, none of which worked out. Most recently I had a very intense two month thing with a man that ended badly; there had been red flags all along which I chose to ignore but there you go. Before meeting him I’d been single quite a few years. He had made me believe we had a future and I was enjoying being part of a couple. But here I am again, single and disappointed. I really think this was my last chance for a relationship and I must resign myself to being on my own and try to be content. I have a lovely family and friends and a dog that I love. Please tell me that a single life in your 60s and beyond, with no real prospect of finding a partner can be a worthwhile one. I just feel so gutted my dream of finding love didn’t come true.

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