You wrote the story of my life! Since i was 18, people keep telling me i will meet someone, too, and at 59, no success yet. I also have been rejected for cding, and also because i am not well off financially. One day at a time. We get to the point, where it does not matter anymore, if we ever meet the right one. It is ok, ot learn to be content alone, or with pets. It would be nice to date again, though. What bothers me, is that , when i have an ad, with me as a lady, I get MANY guys responding, wanting to meet me, but, as a guy posting a personal ad, very seldo does a woman reply!! Crazymaking isn't it. Women are in great demand, but guys are seemingly not needed anymore by GG's. I sure empathize with you, and feel the same pain. Lonliness is the norm for many single men, and Cders, sadly. It could still happen, though, we cannot expect it. Best to you. Sometime, it could still happen. But if not, it is peadeful and quiet living alone, no strife.