Thank you golden for this post. I just joined this site and was hoping to find a thread that could address my issue. I am turning 57 next month and have never had a long term relationship. Ten months have probably been my longest relationship.

For years it never bothered me. However, at 52, I realized I was ready to get out there and date. Got back to the gym, signed up for online dating, researched and talked to friends and family for suggestions / feedback and nothing. Met a few nice guys, but mostly duds. A year ago a niece got engaged. Yesterday and a nephew got engaged. Both times hen I heard, I felt like someone had slapped me. I never had this reaction before and it really bothered me.

I have already reduced my Facebook usage. and have decided to step back from family events. Lots of great input above and looking forward to this site's postings and input. My goal at this point is to get into a healthy state of mind. Single or not.