So I am almost 47 and have never been married. I was recently engaged, but broke off the engagement a month ago. We're still together and are talking every day and there may still be hope for us, but a lot needs to happen in order for me to be engaged to him again.

In the meantime, one of my old college friends just got married, and honestly, it made me very upset. Though I am still happy for her, I thought she would remain single for a long time, right beside me. And I feel like I've missed the boat, wasting my time with awful men who are not worthy of my time or heart.

And now I'm much older, and I'm just getting sad over this reality that I am not yet married, something I have wanted badly for years now. I have a full life and have a lot of fun and plenty of friends, but I feel like I am missing out on something important in life......

I have several single friends still, and that's comforting at least, but when I see all my married friends with their families and settled lives on Facebook, I get a little envious. I never wanted kids per se, but it still just hurts to see. I know.. just stay away from Facebook, but I stay connected to my distant friends this way.

Any advice on how to get past this issue? Thanks so much!