I think a lot of people have these fears. Maybe especially women, because single men of say age 45 seem romantic and "independent," whereas a single woman of 45 seems "sad." I have some never-married women friends with no kids. They are fine in their sixties. The trick is to have a lot of other friends who are also single, so that you're not always the third wheel. The ones that run the most risk of being entirely alone are the ones who are so grouchy that nobody wants to be around them!
Yes, I know a lot of people who have felt this way too! There is something really challenging for women especially around dating as we age. But you are sooooo right on the friends piece. Even in a relationship it’s so important to keep building those other friendships and connections! We can’t live on boyfriend island lol
I have been in many relationships throughout my life and now as I am older must say I really enjoy being single. Of course life is richer when one is two! But unfortunately I have lost faith in love, and never found it. My grandmother lived as a widow for 40 years until she died, so that gives me comfort, if she could live lonely that long, I can also! 💪🏼
I think a lot of people have these fears. Maybe especially women, because single men of say age 45 seem romantic and "independent," whereas a single woman of 45 seems "sad." I have some never-married women friends with no kids. They are fine in their sixties. The trick is to have a lot of other friends who are also single, so that you're not always the third wheel. The ones that run the most risk of being entirely alone are the ones who are so grouchy that nobody wants to be around them!
Yes, I know a lot of people who have felt this way too! There is something really challenging for women especially around dating as we age. But you are sooooo right on the friends piece. Even in a relationship it’s so important to keep building those other friendships and connections! We can’t live on boyfriend island lol
I have been in many relationships throughout my life and now as I am older must say I really enjoy being single. Of course life is richer when one is two! But unfortunately I have lost faith in love, and never found it. My grandmother lived as a widow for 40 years until she died, so that gives me comfort, if she could live lonely that long, I can also! 💪🏼