Breakups at 20 hurt, but you recover.
At 60, a terrifying thought creeps in:
“What if I never find love again?”
That fear distorts judgment. It leads to ignoring red flags, rushing commitments, and idealizing someone you barely know. When you convince yourself this is your “final opportunity,” you accept what you shouldn’t… and stay where you’re not loved well.
3. The financial and asset risks

By this age, people usually have something significant to protect: