To ask for love stories post-40

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I'm divorced.

I'm 42 and just feel as though I'll never meet anyone.

I'm being silly, right?

Tell me about falling in love after 40 please. It will make me feel lots better to know it's possible!

I fell in love with myself 😂 can't imagine meeting anyone new and I'm 41. Never been happier (misses point of thread)

I thought that would be and it probably still will but just going through that phase I guess.

I have been wondering the very same thing. I know so many couples that have met after divorce or as a first love after 40. They have all been much more honest with each other than those who meet in their twenties and thirties. Maybe they know themselves better?
I think the approach is different as we have more life experience.

Definitely! This would be my fifth serious relationship and there would be absolutely no capacity for bullshit this time around.

I met my DH in my late 40s. We married after 10 years and still going strong.

Me! Met now DP five years ago, aged 41, he was 47. Blissfully happy, he's my best friend, the sex is mind blowingly good, he makes me laugh like a drain, and is fantastic with my DC as well as with his own. We got engaged a year ago but won't live together til his youngest (older than mine) moves out. I can only speak for me, but this is the best relationship I've ever had - now I'm in my forties I know what I want and who I am, and wouldn't put up with any bullshit

My Great-Uncle met his beloved second wife (first was not a nice woman) when they were both in their 60s. She passed away recently at 100... they had over 30 blissful years together, and were the heart of our family. She always said that she was so glad she waited until she found Uncle Harry. I know 60s are still far away for you, but I've always loved their story and hope it shows that it's never too late!

I got married for the second time earlier this year... to a fantastic man. Im 53 hes 57. We met through Guardian Soulmates 7+ years ago. We clicked straightaway, on all levels. We'd both been through 💔 with divorce... which meant we understood each other. We both had / have children... and other responsibilities. Lots in common... social history, values, music etc. Natural we've made some sacrifices as we came from different counties... but ultimately we are very happy together, and often remark on how lucky we are to have found eachother. It took me a couple of years after a devastating break up to find him (but in honesty, i had some fun on route - wining and dining etc!)... My advice, first and foremost is to work out what you actually want and need from a partner then go find him! Its never too late.🤞👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨

Ooh - I met DP on Guardian Soulmates too!

My dad is 76 and has just met a lovely lady who is 77. They're blissfully happy and it's lovely to see.

I'm 43, met my lovely DP (48) a year ago. He was my New Year's Day gift from the universe . Still relatively early days but it's definitely amazing so far!

This thread is just what I needed to hear this evening as well, there’s s hope!

At 42 I met my now dh. He was 31!!.. He is now dh number 4 and we have been together 10 years now...

Post divorce I met DP when I was 43. We lived in our own homes for 7 years then bought a home together. After 13 years together we got married in 2020. Love him to bits.

Brilliant, thanks everyone and I'm really happy for those of you who are happy whether it's with or without a partner.