I’m Julia, 38 years old, and still single. Has finding true love become impossible these days?

As I reflect on my life and all the twists and turns it has taken, I can’t help but wonder if love, the kind that lasts a lifetime, is even possible anymore. At 48, I’ve had my fair share of relationships, but none of them have lasted. Each one taught me something—about myself, about love, about what I need and want in a partner—but as the years go by, I can’t shake the feeling that maybe the kind of love I’ve always dreamed of is slipping further and further away.

The world today is so different from the one I grew up in. Everything seems faster, more disposable, and more focused on instant gratification. People meet, date, and part ways so quickly that it’s hard to imagine anything lasting. It almost feels like true, deep connection is becoming a rare commodity. Social media, online dating, and the constant distractions of modern life seem to drown out the subtle magic of genuine connection—the kind that grows over time, through shared experiences and mutual respect.

I’ve built a wonderful life on my own—my career, friendships, passions, and the freedom to explore life on my own terms. But even as I enjoy this independence, there’s a part of me that yearns for that one person who will truly understand me, share my dreams, and walk through life beside me. It’s not about needing someone to complete me; it’s about wanting to share the richness of life with another soul who gets it, who cherishes me as much as I cherish them.

So, I ask myself, has finding true love become impossible? Or is it simply that I need to stop looking for it in the wrong places, and trust that when the time is right, love will find me? I don’t have the answer yet, but I’m determined to stay open, hopeful, and patient. Because while love may seem elusive at times, I still believe it’s out there, waiting for the right moment to unfold.