I usually shy away from posts that center on me. When I do write, I try to use myself as an example to get my point across but this post will be different. I’m 55 years old!!! Wow. It’s taking a while to fully register in my brain.

I recently joined Hinge, the dating app. I’ve tried others in the past. I’d go on and off, giving it about 5–10 days, then cancel my subscription. I’m starting to think that what I want just isn’t out there. It feels like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Or could it be that I’m subliminally changing up my checklist to avoid this whole having-a-partner kind of thing?

Is it because I’ve been single for so long? Is four years a long time? I’m starting to think it is… I guess lol.

There’s no shame in solitude, at least not for me. I endured too much for too long to waste any more precious time settling.

My saying is: “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.”