Well, it could have been my age...late 40's, early 50's. My experiences were really disastrous...I mean awful, and this is from having several "long term" relationships, in which I eventually found out (before losing everything to my name) how corrupt the fellas were. Each one took substantial time from which to recover, regain my ability to trust, and then eventually to realize I'm better off alone. I know of younger people who seem to have better experiences, even success finding a soulmate and loving partner. My experiences were nightmarish and horrific!