Remember your youthful days of love—those butterflies, endless thoughts, and carefree fun.
What a beautiful experience that was. Then you were young and free. If asked to define love, you likely would have said it was being with someone who made you feel good, happy, and with whom you had fun. You thought about them constantly. Most times, you were so enthralled by what you felt that you couldn’t see anything past that. You weren’t thinking that one day you might fall out of love due to relationship stress, relationship issues, or life changes.
Now in your 40s, you might feel lost or skeptical about love, especially after heartbreaks. No longer do you feel good or free because you’ve allowed your past relationships to define you. You've given up so much that you now have very little zest left. You no longer believe in the childish play of falling in love. It’s no longer real for you.
But love’s not gone; it can reawaken at any age. Yes, your perspective of what it means to love will take on a different meaning, especially if you’ve been burned a few times. It's easy to block that new love interest. But meet yourself where you are now. Allow yourself to evolve. Don’t be that person who, when you walk down the street and see a young couple in love, you roll your eyes. You instantly think it won’t last. Love has stages just like anything else in life.
Reflect on past lessons, be cautious with new relationships, and don’t dismiss love just because you’re older. Love exists beyond youth—examples like a 102-year-old groom show love can flourish later in life. He and his 98-year-old bride were so into each other and having so much fun together. Imagine that!
Use your experiences, yes, even the negative ones, and reassess your life and how you should be. So what, you’re in your 40s or older! Falling in love doesn’t have an age limit.
Embrace your maturity, discern genuine affection from false hopes, heal from past pains, and be open to love again.
Happy Living,
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