Did you find your happy ending after 35/36?

[TreacleTuesday]

Just that really. I’ve not given up on dating but I can’t see myself meeting anyone I want to build a future with, despite it being something I have wanted in my life for a long time.

I’m already years behind all my friends and colleagues where families are concerned and I’ve mostly come to terms with that, though it does feel shit sometimes. I also feel I’ve been quite battered by life by now... not so happy go lucky as I was and do feel older. I get dates etc but I don’t want endless nights out these days. I really just want to settle down .

Wondering if anyone felt the same and things did end up changing.

I’m sure you will meet someone OP. I do think you have to put yourself out there though.

No one will come knocking on the door so you may need to consider online dating. As you say, you’re not wanting to go out clubbing every weekend so it’s quite tricky to meet people day to day.

Don’t be put off but the idiots- there are genuine guys on there too, looking for a relationship.

Good luck

Aged 55 for me!

Met my DP aged 46.

Never too late.

So is it really true when you take time for yourself things then open up and people show up in your life?
I'm finally getting my own place and moving out of my family home in a few months. Should I hold back on the dating and just sort my home out and settle into that, decorate it and get comfortable living alone and living in the neighbourhood? Is that what 'focus on you' and 'be the best version of yourself' 'work on yourself' means?

Yes, met DH at 36, one and only child at 38. Suited us both very well, still together - DC 29 yesterday. Don't give up unless you want to.

Reading this thread has really helped me. I’m 40 and newly separated so wondering the same as the OP.