Hey darlin, it's hard letting go of the hurt you feel inside, but for yourself, forgive yourself for not seeing it sooner, let go a little more each day and before you know it, you will be persued by very nice guys. It is likely that they are not staying away because of your age, but because they can sense the hurt and anger (and that is scarey to most people). When you move through this greiving process (which involves anger, resentment, pity, shame and a whole bunch of other crap) you will start to relax, and the opportunties for happiness will be presented again. Cut him loose, not for him, but for yourself. You are not alone in this process and it will pass. I promise. (ps. no experience is wasted and neither was your time with him)