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Many women who find themselves feeling lonely after divorcing recount a similar theme: a desire for deeper emotional connection battling against societal norms dictating desirability based on age. The search for excitement and connection post-divorce can often become a bitter cycle of missed opportunities. They may turn away perfectly good partners in favor of romanticized ideals that remain out of reach, resulting in prolonged loneliness.
Furthermore, the pursuit of “butterflies” may direct attention away from fulfilling relationships with stable, good men. This cycle may force women to confront hard truths about their desires and the reality of what constitutes compatibility.