Bless your heart. You're CERTAINLY not too old to start again! But one thing that's tripping you up is your continued thought that you "might" get back with your ex. You're hanging onto that thought, and it's messing with your head. Don't you think that maybe it's time to let that go? If it didn't work the first time, it's certainly not going to work a second time. The same problems are still going to be there. The same "quirks" will still drive you nuts. The same behavior will still drive you bananas. It's time to move on.

I think once you decide that you're done with your ex, things will begin to work out better. And as far as being "too old" -- sweetie, I got divorced at 44 yrs old, and met my 2nd husband later that year. We dated for about 7 years, and got married in 2000. But unfortunately, he became ill that year and died 12 days before our first anniversary. But at least I had him for about 8 years. He was a blessing from God -- I just know that God put him in my path at just the right time.

And the same will happen for you. Someone will appear at just the right time, and it will be wonderful!! You just have to be patient -- but you also have to clear your head about your ex.

You say you've tried counseling -- perhaps you should tried again. Perhaps you just weren't ready for it previously. Sometimes we're just not in the right mind-set for therapy. Give it a try. God bless and please take care. You'll be FINE. Hugs, Lee