“When people reach middle age and they don’t have a permanent partner, they usually wave their hand: “Well, where am I, and where is love? This is fun for the young!“ Yes, social ties are narrowing, there are fewer opportunities to get to know each other, there is a fear of being rejected, it seems that we are no longer so beautiful and attractive. But that’s no reason to stop and be alone, says psychologist and author Jeffrey Bernstein. “You always have to be willing to explore new possibilities.”