Opinion

I will be 80 in October 2022. I do not have a problem with aging. It's better than the alternative.

I am a 44year-old single male who has been struggling with the dating scene. I only started dating in the last 15 years. Though I have met a lot of great people during that time, it seems as if being a gentleman, opening doors, trying to build a relationship, sending good morning/ goodnight texts, and having great dates with laughter and a little flirting have scared women away, especially in the last few years. I'm at a loss of what to do. Having never been married or had kids has maybe freaked women out? I don't know what it is. I believe I am doing all the right things, and yet I am not getting anywhere. I'm trying to come to terms with the fact that I will be single for the rest of my life. I'm exhausted in terms of trying to find my life partner. Is there any way to be single without feeling lonely all the time? Or feeling jealous of those who are in happy relationships? -- Sadly Single I'm sorry that you've had such a rough go of it. Sometimes, the secret to finding something is to stop looking. When you're so committed to finding a life partner, you might be putting undue pressure on every woman you meet. Instead, try taking a class or joining a local club or sports team, and then focus on simply becoming friends with the women that you meet. When you get rid of the pressure to find 'the one,' you'll loosen up and have better odds of connecting. It's also a good idea to find a therapist who can help you overcome some of your dating struggles and cope with your feelings of loneliness. Good luck! I'm having issues with some things my mother-in-law has said to me. First, here's some background

Research shows that the majority of those who attempt suicide give some warning signs – verbal, written or behavioral. These warning signs are often sent during the weeks preceding an attempt. The purpose of this prevention month is to bring awareness to this national public health issue, provide resources and tools to help people notice when someone is struggling with suicidal thoughts or actions, and to help them identify the appropriate resources to help prevent suicide. Suicide is the most complex and difficult to understand of all human behavior. Yet, suicidal people are just like you and me. They have problems; we have problems. The difference is that, for the moment, we feel we can handle our problems rather than feeling overwhelmed by them. In the U.S., approximately 123 people die each day by suicide. That is about 45,000 deaths each year. Among those deaths, around 90% of individuals had an underlying mental health condition (depression, stress, bipolar disorder, etc.). Suicide does not discriminate based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religion.