Great article, Carol. I took two years to work on my self, healing from my marriage and enjoyed my time on my own traveling solo. As daunting as it was after two decades, I put myself out there as I felt ready to be in a relationship and share experiences with someone. It’s never easy to find someone who wants the exact same things as you in mid-life. I am very clear about what I am able to give at this stage in my life with kids still at home, and I am trying to navigate that balance that works for both me and my boyfriend who has had a completely different journey with no kids and no prior marriage. We want to be with each other albeit in different doses. It’s a work in progress like any relationship.