These may be stereotypes that “it’s time for people over 40 or 50 to babysit their grandchildren,” rather than think about themselves and their own feelings. Or a number of similar ones, ageist and limiting our rights and desires.

Today, fortunately, there is no certain age when love becomes shameful, unacceptable or otherwise, with a negative connotation. Therefore, anyone can search for it at any time. On the other hand, there is only the opinion of society, which can be overwhelming and disappointing.

Ask yourself a logical question: why should you give up your happiness, positive emotions, love, a sincere interlocutor and a person who is interested in you? Especially if this is the opinion of strangers who in no way influence your life.
Yes, of course, in order not to romanticize this feeling and not attribute its need to all people on the planet, you need to know that not every one of us needs it. Sometimes love can be painful, have unpleasant aspects and hurt.

You definitely shouldn’t chase love if you don’t feel like you want it. This will become actions that are called “for show”, and not real and sincere feelings. In addition, this is a deception of the partner who has opened up to you.

But if you feel ready and want it, why not find love? Many are ashamed of this, they say that this is a matter for young people, and thus doom themselves to loneliness.

Love gives a person a feeling of happiness, a reduction in stress levels, and the opportunity to highlight what is important in this life. In addition, it is moral and personal growth.

Sometimes people close themselves off from feeling and trying to get to know others because of previous bad experiences in relationships. They are afraid that everything could happen again, get worse, or the pain they have already experienced.

You can help yourself by consulting with a psychologist who will tell you how to find the deep cause of fear, work with your own emotions and personal boundaries, analyze the relationships and experiences you have had.

After this, you will be able to understand your needs and experiences, desires, mistakes and more. And also realize that you deserve love and decent treatment, healthy relationships. You will come to understand that there are two options: either give yourself and new people in life a chance, or never open up to others and possibly miss your chance at love.