Anyone who met their partner 33 or after? Please give me hope!

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So I have really struggled with the recent end of a relationship. What's caused me the most anxiety is how long it took me to find someone like him who I had a genuine connection with and I'm worried I can't or just won't find that again.

Just wondering if women here have been in this position and have some reassuring stories. I literally thought he was the man I was going to marry and have kids with so any hope is much appreciated.

Well I was 32 when I came out of an 8 yr marriage,then met now dh a few months later,pregnant 3 months after that

I was 32.5 when I met my now husband on Match. I was quite ruthless and didn't consider anyone who wasn't looking for marriage and kids in the near future. I'm now 37 and we're married with 2 kids and very happy. I would say get out there and date as much as possible.

Yes, I was early 30s when I split from exh. Met my DP at 36 - we now have a 2yr old DC with another one on the way

I was 34 when I left my husband, 35 when I met my long term partner, life is good.

I was with exH from age 18-35. I left him when I finally realised I was in an emotionally and financially abusive relationship - was scary as he was all I'd known during my whole adult life. Met DH 10 months later and life is loads better now. 33 is not old!

My daughter after 9 years with a loser now has a lovely partner. You are effectively dealing with a type of bereavement but things will get better.

I was 42 with dc and nearly divorced.
Married with a toddler now!!

Me too. Met my husband when I was least expecting to, just before my 33rd birthday (following a miserable 1st marriage and determination to give men a wide berth for a while). 1st baby just before I was 35, squeezed in 2 miscarriages and 2 more babies before I was 40. Have now had nearly 30 perfect years together.

Not me personally, but a good friend. Came out of a marriage, then a longish (2 year) relationship...then she met the right guy, fell in love and had a baby aged 35. Second at 38 and 3rd at 40. They are planning to get married when the youngest is old enough to remember.

She had completely given up on the idea of a long-term partner btw, Kids etc and was going to take a job abroad and disconnect from us all (as it was upsetting her to be around people in relationships). The guy was somebody she worked with who had been admiring her from afar- she thought he was in a relationship even though she had noticed him. Anyhow, long story short, when she handed her notice in, he took a plunge and the rest is history.

Life moves in mysterious ways, OP.

19 - 29 first ltr, 29 - 41 2nd ltr 41 - 43 ongoing ltr and engaged! People meet partners in their 70s and 80s so 33 is extremely young to be thinking it may be difficult to find love again! I hope you find what you are looking for!

I was 33 when I met my now DH. He was 28. Been together almost 20 years now.

I wasn't 33 but my husband was when we met. We were married within six months. When you meet the right person it doesn't take long.

Yup, left my husband of 9 years at 34 and met my dp a few months later. Now blissfully happy at 38 with 2dc. Never give up, life can change very quickly.

I was 43 with 3 kids aged between 15 and 7 and a cat. Never thought I'd meet anyone but he is the loveliest man, and despite not having any DC of his own has adapted very well!

I met my partner at 40 and we are still very happy together after 23 years.

I was 35 when I met DH. I had been single for 10 years. Yup, a whole decade! So believe me when I say I saw no hope. We were engaged within 5 months, married a year later, and we now have a 3 year old. I am happier than I ever thought possible.

I met my DP at 35. I thought I would never meet anyone after the awful relationships I had. I wasn't even looking for anyone. Not interested.
I can now see that what I thought was love was nowhere near it. DP has shown me what real love, respect and kindness is through his actions. Don't give up hope!

Met DH when I was 35, married at 36, now have 2 kids! You have loads of time, the best is yet to come!

Met DH at 33, through Match. Married at 37, had DS1 later that year. New baby due this November. I'm now 41.

Met my DP at 34. Now married for 6 years in August. We are more in love with each other today than we were then. We married early in the relationship as we saw the potential for the rest of our lives together. There were no flashing lights, spark, or immediate emotional connection. We just were very compatible and saw where we could be.

best friend met her husband at 39. accidentally pregnant at 40. Married at 41. ten years married now.

My stepmother was almost 40 when she met my dad, and still living at home with her mum. Met him on a walking holiday, and had my half-brother at 42.

Split up with husband at 35 and met DP when I was 38, still together 14 years later and very, very happy! Wish I'd met him before my ex.

Met my DH age 34, married 6 months later. 17 years later still very happily married.

I was 37 when dh died

9mths later I met now df - who was nearly 46

Wasn’t looking or even thinking about dating but it happened

He had 3 kids in their 20’s but I said how much i wanted a baby and he agreed ttc tho I said I would need ivf

4yrs later and 5 private ivf I finally got preg at the age of 43 and gave birth 3mths off 44

So yes I hope my story gives you hope that 1) you will meet someone and 2) hopefully be a mum