Is It Ever “Too Late” to Start a Love Story?

The typical picture of life in old age looks like this: quiet days, with a predictable routine, with household chores such as making delicious recipes for children and grandchildren, crocheting, solving puzzles, reading newspapers, watching TV shows, maybe working in the garden… A quiet life, without intensity…

But who says that is so? Who says that in old age you still can't enjoy the beauty of a new love affair? If you are single (due to divorce or the death of your partner), does that mean that you should stay that way, just enjoying the company of children and grandchildren ??

Go to a park on a beautiful day and you will see pairs of elderly people walking hand in hand; no, not all of them have been together for years. Many start a relationship at this age and do well.

Perhaps nothing is more true than the idea that you are as young and full of life as your soul. Some anxious young adults forget to enjoy life, just as there are elderly people who know how to cherish and live every beautiful moment.

Love in old age is often much deeper and more stable but also satisfying precisely because those who have gone through life know how to appreciate the value of the people who are with them and the moments of joy and peace. A walk in the park, a dinner in a nice restaurant - these moments give flavor to life.

Two older people can create a deep and satisfying emotional connection, having the necessary experience to avoid common problems such as jealousy and unnecessary quarrels.

In addition, they are free from the difficulties of a relationship at a young age ("where does the relationship lead", "when we have children", "when we have our house", etc.) - they have gone through these stages and now only enjoy one the other's company.

An attachment relationship between two "grandparents" is all the more valuable as old age brings challenges: professional life usually ends, children have long since left the nest, and when the person is no longer with their partner, loneliness can make very bad. No one wants to be alone at any age! And age is never a barrier to feelings.

A love relationship invigorates, rejuvenates both the soul and the body (through the secretion of endorphins, serotonin, testosterone) and increases the self-esteem and self-confidence of the person (no job, no children to care for, no life partner, there is the danger of feeling useless - what do you have left to do?).

Many studies have shown that older people who find a new companion to spend time with are more prone to illness (old age conditions are aggravated by a sedentary lifestyle, but also by the monotony of life, lack of pleasure and joy, loneliness). A young soul keeps the body younger!

Love at the third age brings a rejuvenation, a new wave of enthusiasm for what life has to offer, and drives away the loneliness that knocks at the door. She is deep and mature, based on company and not on blind desires.

It is based on mutual appreciation and respect, not passion. Isolation leads to depression and those unhealthy ideas: "I'm too old to do anything," "I don't care anymore, no one depends on me," "I've already lived my life." It's not like that, it's just thoughts from the sadness of loneliness! Life can and is worth living as long as we have it!

Those who criticize or joke about elders starting a relationship are superficial, mischievous, and think in terms of a harmful stereotype. Who decided that if you are 70 years old you have to stay locked in the house and you can't enjoy the company of a partner, genuine feelings, happy moments shared? It may seem strange if Grandpa suddenly tells us that he has a new "girlfriend" - but we should be happy for him, not make inappropriate jokes or think "it's not okay".

Maybe this also irritates us - the fact that we see happy people enjoying life in old age, while we, still young, forget to enjoy the little moments that matter…

We would have a lot to learn from most old men if we put prejudices aside! Yes, the elderly love, yes, many have an intimate life and sometimes live their lives better and wiser than the young!

In the end - it's never too late to love someone and enjoy their presence in your life!