No one can see the future, but I met my forever partner at 47.
Twenty plus years later, we are not only still loved up, but it's always evolving and we talk about anything and everything.
It feels comfortably familiar, but at the same time it feels "fresh".
We talk about how we met, and recall loads of landmark moments that have given us each, a deeper understanding of ourselves and each other.
We still have ambitions and plans.
We can make each other laugh to the extent that our stomachs can ache with hilarity.
At my age, I've experienced both good and bad in my past relationships, and I've witnessed other couples relationships.
Having done so, I feel very fortunate to be with someone who loves and appreciates me.
It feels such a privilege to share a positive relationship, and even after all this time, I still sometimes feel the need to pinch myself to realise it's not a dream, and this seemingly rare happiness is mine and his to enjoy forever.
I honestly believe it's never too late to find the person you feel you're meant to be with-and they feel that about you too.
When I was in my twenties, I was told I'd never find what I was searching for, as it seemed to them, I was wanting a romance novel outcome, and that "real life" wasn't like that.
Although I felt squashed by that, I'm so happy that my beliefs held true, I kept my faith that "it" would happen.
Keep to your standards and boundaries, don't "settle" for anything less.
An "okay"relationship is not fair on either partner.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you too, keep the faith.