If a woman over 50 lives a long time without a relationship, this is what starts to happen to her.

Loneliness after divorce: how a woman changes when she finds herself alone.

My ex-husband and I separated a little over a year ago. The breakup was difficult, not scandalous, but so painful that even a simple “happy birthday” seemed impossible. Since then, there hasn’t been another man in my life. I just can’t seem to move on. The memories of the past are still too raw, and the fear of reliving that same pain is stronger than the desire to start over.

I’m 51 years old. And I’m noticing more and more often how solitude transforms a person from the inside out. I withdraw into myself, I avoid communicating, especially with men. Even at work, I try to avoid any contact with them. I used to laugh at compliments, but now I blush and I don’t know what to do. Sometimes, I feel like I’m learning to live again, but this time in silence.
What happens when a woman is alone for a long time?

1. Priorities change.
At first, it was family: the children, my wife, the house. Now, for the first time, I’m thinking about myself. I buy myself books, clothes, I allow myself rest. And yet, sometimes, a feeling of guilt gnaws at me, as if a little voice inside whispers: “You’re selfish.” But in reality, it’s not selfishness, it’s taking care of yourself.