Finding Fulfillment: Thriving in Single Life Before Finding Love at 50
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- Опубліковано 19 вер 2024
- Welcome back to my UA-cam channel, where I'm sharing my journey to my own personal happily ever after.
Hi, I'm Jewel Quinlan, a romance author, and today I want to dive into something deeply personal and important - how I spent most of my life single and not just survived, but thrived.
You see, for many years, I watched friends and family members experience those traditional milestones - getting married young, having kids, buying houses together. While these experiences are beautiful and fulfilling, my path was different. And that's okay.
I understand that sometimes, it can feel like you're missing out or that you're behind in some way. But let me tell you something I've learned: life is not a race, and everyone's journey is unique.
I made a conscious choice not to wait for "the one" or even a friend to accomplish things on my bucket list. Instead, I focused on living my life to the fullest, embracing every opportunity and adventure that came my way. I traveled, pursued my passions, nurtured my career, and built a life that I loved.
This approach kept me in a healthy and happy state of mind. It allowed me to grow as an individual and find joy in the present moment. And most importantly, it kept me balanced, centered, and ready when love finally did find me.
I want to encourage all of you who might feel like you're waiting for life to start - don't wait. Move forward, embrace your passions, and enjoy your life right now. Whether it's traveling to new places, learning a new skill, or simply taking time for self-care, do it for you.
Living your life fully doesn't just bring you happiness; it also makes you a more fulfilled and marriageable person. When you love your life, it shows. And that's incredibly attractive to the right person.
So, let's celebrate our journeys, no matter how unconventional they might be. Your happily ever after is out there, but don't forget to cherish the now.
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Let's spread the love together and remember - your journey is just as beautiful and valid as anyone else's.
So glad you found your love, I'm in my 50s and been single for many years, it's not easy at times but if you wake in the morning there's always hope, like Jesus and George Michael said you gotta have faith lol😊 great video and good luck on your new life with your partner ❤
If it doesn't work out let me know, I think your amazing! God bless!
I'm 66 and so tired of being single, never married.
I take it youre a man? Did you date much at all?
That's very good advice, I also belive we should not wait for someone to feel fulfilled and I'm 51 never married, had ming term relationship where we did some things together but mostly went out on my own doing my own things. Been alone for 6 years now... Sometimes I wish I had a special someone ;however I'm in the moment more and like connections of all kind. You truly embrace yourself by not dating as well.. BTW your beautiful and do not look 50 at all.
You are gorgeous and will be with someone before you get to 50.
good video! everyone is in a different journey in their life and it sounds great that you have a good sense of self.
You should have much more views. Great video, you look great btw! :)
Very interesting. I am 52m never married. I wonder if you're making the best decision for yourself. I ask because you have been living by your own rules as an adult for so long now and have formed habits, perspectives and ways of doing things by this juncture in your life. Most importantly, you will be giving up your *freedom.* Being able to do or say anything you want, when you want and without a "leash" after so long should not be discounted. These are very powerful liberties to trade-in particularly when you have been single for so long. It reminds me of the scene in "Superman 2" where Clark Kent trades in his superpowers to become a mortal to be with Lois Lane. Moreover, there is obviously a reason (or reasons) that you elected to stay single for so long and now you decided to turn-in your singles card; now you want to see what being married is like and go through that ritual to scratch off your bucket list. Needless to say, getting married at 50 as opposed to 30 is like comparing apples and oranges because 20 years of life experience in a human lifespan is a *huge* differentiator. I really hope it works out for you. Good luck!
Yeah, me 58m. Never married. I dont think I could do it. Even at 45
Funny you bring that up because I thought it would be difficult for those reasons as well. But it's not like that at all when you find the right partner. With regards to the comment on a bucket list, if I were only seeking to scratch marriage itself off, then it applies, and I could have done that long ago. But this is love, and everyone knows that is not a bucket list item. Everyone wants to be loved.