'Thanks for sharing so much of your life Veronica....that is a special thing and not many are capable or have the courage. Hat tip.
I met my wife on an archaeological excavation in Texas in my mid fifties. She was the woman I should have married thirty years ago! And yes, like you I have had multiple partners. At some point I just stopped looking (love fatigue) and decided I was better off being single. I was single for about three years and it was a great time of self examination and discovery.....work that should have been done many years ago. Anyway, when I quit seeking I began to relax and just concern myself with making good friends. Finding and making good friends is often more rewarding than romantic relationships, especially as we grow older.
So, after living together for about five years we married. This was after we built a home and I retired. We constructed something together far more than this property and that was the key for a good relationship, at least for us. Build something together Veronika. If a man won't do that kick him to the curb and find someone who will.
I am a healer and have been one for several years. Do something for yourself every day when you wake. Stand in front of the mirror and say, "I am a unique woman child of the universe. There is no one like me. I deserve all the love that I am capable of receiving and I deserve absolutely no abuse whatsoever. " Do this everyday and it will make a difference. 'And, as someone said, find out exactly who you are. The only way you can do that is to be alone for a time. It is scary to be alone, and self examination is damn hard work, but you have plenty of courage to do this.
Oh, and before I forget, we all need love and affection at any age. Needing to be loved, validated, encouraged and treasured is part of being a human being. It makes us stronger.
So, sweet woman of the universe, May the sweet spirits bring you great strength and may you discover the love that is waiting. Peace to your hearth.