Life is definitely the greatest teacher as it takes us through various heartbreaks and failures along the way. Time and again, people have proved that love and success can be found at later stages of life. For instance, here are 24 people whose success stories began after their 40s, or women in their 40s tweeted precious life lessons they learned late in life.
After going through a recent heartbreak, a Twitter user invited people to share happy stories of those who dated and found their partner in their thirties:
My bf broke up with me this week and I just wanna hear happy stories of ppl who found their partner in their 30s thanks 🥺💜
— Kelsey Huse (@kelseyhuse30) November 28, 2020
Here are some of the responses:
I was 36 when I met the man of my dreams. There was no gameplay whatsoever. None of that, “Does he like me? Is he seeing other people? Why isn’t he texting me back?” bullshit. We were two adults who had worked through our own shit and were emotionally open and available.
— Dave Quinn (@NineDaves) November 29, 2020
Whilst scrolling through Twitter one day, I came across an old friend asking for help with workout recovery. (I was 37) I responded to him. I had rebuffed him when we were 20 & 21. We’ve known each other since we were 5 & 6. We got married at 38 & 39. Chin up. It’s possible! pic.twitter.com/FVb1Cod3df
— Anne Botter (@TankersleyAnne) November 29, 2020
I’m 32, previous relationship was a 13 year marriage. This is my 5 year old daughter who loves my gf almost as much as I do. Despite lots of things in the world being bad, I am happier than I ever have been in my life. ❤ it gets better. pic.twitter.com/mCu8yGwMe3
— James Etchison (@jamesetchison) November 30, 2020
I got divorced at 34. Immediately got on ok cupid where over the course of two years I sent out 500 first messages, went on 100+ first dates, and met the love of my life. We have been married 3 years and have a 2-year-old. He’s extremely cute.
— 🍍Tommaso Sciortino🥑 (@TommSciortino) November 29, 2020
Male. Found mine at 38 and was great for 16 yrs before she wanted to be independent with half my net worth. Not bitter though because I have two of the best children you could ever hope for.
— @dmsx1981 (@dmsx1981) November 29, 2020
Married at 27. Divorced at 30. Met the woman of my dreams at 31. Married at 34. 21st anniversary a few months ago. You are gold.
— stu (do i get a pardon?) parnell 🇨🇦 (@Stu_parnell) November 30, 2020
I met my husband here on Twitter when I was 34. 3 months later he asked me out to dinner and the very next day he proposed to me. We were married a month before my 35th birthday. 🥰 He was just 30 at that time. Age is just a number.
— Dr Sulbha KG Arora (@SulbhaArora) November 30, 2020
Wife and I met 5 years ago, online dated at 30+, then more bad stuff happened and we were friends, then dated, then got married this year. She’s my best friend and I love her more daily. 30s is a great time to date, because you’re wiser! pic.twitter.com/XqTtWRtfKN
— Chris Parthemos (@csparthemos) November 29, 2020
If you are not “settled” by the timeline society prescribes, there is nothing wrong with you. Always remember, life is a marathon, not a sprint race!
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