Been there seen it, done it. bought the tee shirt, made a hole in it, sewed it up, made another hole, bought another one, made a hole in that, sewed it up... bought another one, bought another one, bought another one.... awwwwww what the heck, I guess being on my own aint so bad really... just get a bit lonely occasionally..... but can meet with friends and talk about how good things were.... or how bad... depending on mood.
Middle age dating... you are welcome.... be who you are, where you are, with what you have and be above all.... happy with life as it is for you.
Best wishes, Mike.