Aww, Bets - I'm sorry. Here you're thinking it's your own darn business whether you want to date or not - and it still ends up affecting your daughter
Well - first of all - you're right, this is all wrapped up in her transitions and not totally about you OR them. Still - it does illustrate that one of the best things we can do for our kids, is for US to be ok. My kids are delighted that I am out playing music and are theoretically relieved when they hear I am dating (although I'm still not so sure they really want to meet my dates). I know they worried that I would fall apart too, so it was an important part of their stability to feel that mom was gonna be okay.
And that brings us to your trust issues and fear of dating. C'mon - you're 50 and look younger than his young girlfriend, what the heck are you waiting for? Just dating doesn't have to mean getting married or even diving into a serious relationship. Get out there and take a few chances.
