Tell me good stories about love in later life

[CopperLion]

I know this has been done before but I would appreciate a new thread. I’d really like to hear some enjoyable stories of those in 40s or older who have met a lovely partner.

I’m 43 and have been single for years, no children. Previously I had a 10-year relationship and a few shorter ones / flings. There are a few reasons that I can think of behind me still being single now, but nothing too dramatic or serious, so I don’t want to navel gaze anymore! Am feeling fine and not desperate (possibly the opposite) but would love to hear some reasons to be cheerful!

Oh dear. Seems like this is a niche topic!

I recently met someone on Tinder at the age of 45, it’s still early days but it’s going really well and I’m happy.

I met someone online when I was 47 and we’ve been married 6 years. I met a few guys for drinks etc but he was the only one I made a third date with. Tbh, my attitude at the time was I wanted to meet people and see where it went-I had a great time. I weeded out the weirdos before I met them. My advice is the same I told my teenage daughter-don’t worry so much whether they like you but more about do you like them? There are many decent, nice men out there.

I don't think 43 is 'later life' - I think you're just getting started at that age! 😜

My 80 year old dad just got married to his 79 year old bride. She walked down the aisle on a zimmer frame and on the way out he joined her on his mobility scooter. They have been friends for many years and are besotted with each other. It's honestly one of the loveliest things to see after knowing that both of them went through so much loss and heartache.

My Mum and Dad divorced when Mum was around 40. He'd cheated on her repeatedly over the years and really ruined her self-esteem.

She spent the next 7 years building herself back up, and was very sure of herself that she was done with men, with romantic relationships. And I do think she was genuinely very happy single.

Then one night in the pub she was introduced to a friend of a friend and they both fell head over heels for each other.

My mum unfortunately died of cancer a few years ago, but she said that the ten years her and Stepdad had together were the happiest she'd ever been, even despite being ill for half of it.

I honestly do think she'd have been happy to live the rest of her life single, she had a very full life with lots of friends and family, and she definitely wasn't looking for a relationship, but I'm glad she found a good one.

"later life"??? My neighbour met her husband at 59 and been together for nearly ten years.

i love these stories! @Bobbotgegrinch thats so lovely that your mum had such a happy love at the end of her life. @notameer your dad sounds great!

thanks to others for making me feel young (!) and more optimistic.

I met DP (on tinder 😂) almost 8 years ago when I was very late 30s. He’s wonderful; I’m currently in bed ill and he’s making me a cheese toastie and a cuppa.