Suddenly Single In Your Sixties Here's What to Do?

This is the time in life to enjoy

After being married for fifteen years and having a long-term relationship for twenty, I suddenly became single in my sixties. I had not been single for thirty-five years. I enjoyed being in a relationship and having children, Our kids grew up, and my significant other and I have been empty nesters for the last ten years.

Suddenly single at sixty started earlier this year. At first, I seemed to embrace my newfound freedom. I arranged the house the way I liked it. Then, I began to go out and do some things I had wanted to do for a while. I took a painting class, a yoga class, and even a weekend getaway by myself.

Many people say age is just a number, and there is some truth to that. You can do anything you did when you were young if you have the health and energy to do it. But, on the other hand, no matter how good you look or how great you feel, the issue of time pops up. Only a certain number of years are left and a chapter or two to complete the bucket list.

Due to the great recession of 2009 and the pandemic, much of my money for retirement is gone. In addition, I have to work as a therapist many hours a week, which has added to my lack of ability to meet people. It is hard to plan because I wonder if I will be too tired. Also, I have used dating…