The author was surprised by the “immediate, enthusiastic response from men 10, 15 and 20 years her junior” when she began dating again post-divorce.After my divorce settled, and following years spent raising my children and caring for my mother in her final chapter, I began to dip my toe back into the dating pool at 51.
Even though I felt ready to open up to the possibility of romance, I was also very aware of my emotional capacity – what I had the bandwidth to hold and what I didn’t.
I wasn’t looking for a soulmate, nor was I interested in future-tripping, making long-term promises or auditioning for a major role in a ...
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