Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter. ~ Mark Twain Isn't it true? Don't we think too much about everything and stay upset for long? Most of us have an impression that getting married at a particular age is necessary because the future life will be dependent on the marriage. Many people feel that being in a relationship is better than remaining single but, it is not true. Being single can also be a different experience. Being single or getting married is partly a matter of fate and partly one's choice. The common reasons for you being single over 40 can be; you never married, got divorced or you are widowed. Any of these reasons should not affect your future life as they are the past moments, which need to remain in the past. I understand that it makes you feel lonely at times, but you can overcome it by giving some time and then starting the same routine with a new perspective. Tips to Enjoy Being Single After 40 Whether male or female, loneliness affects both of them equally. These are the common tips that can be adopted by both men and women to lead their single life happily after 40. Enjoy the Freedom Single life gives you the extreme freedom of doing whatever you like. There are no restrictions on you to follow rules and regulations while doing something new. On the other hand, when you are in a relationship, you are bound to think at least once before you do anything. There is a necessity to think about its benefits, hazards that can be caused on the part of your partner or simply, will your better half be with you or against you in your decision. Do Things You Wanted to Do at Young Age We are not always lucky enough to be able to do whatever we like. There are situations when we are forced to compromise between our likes and duties. If this has happened to you, this is the right time to fulfill your dreams and live life to the fullest. If you like to sing, for example, and wanted to learn, you can definitely start it up now. In fact, you can concentrate more on it without handling any other pressures. Increase Social Contacts The best way to do away with loneliness after 40 is becoming more and more social, meeting new people and participating in social events. You will find number of people having the same point of view as yours. You can take initiative and explore your talent in various fields. A person for example, can be good in conversational skills, or someone might be good at organizing events. Moving into a social circle will let you acknowledge your hidden talents and work on them. Visit New Places This is one of the best and the most common ways to enjoy being single. You can spend maximum time in enjoyment and peace at various holiday destinations. You can visit Caribbean Carnival, Cape Town Kitesurfing Holiday and Croatia Kite Cruise. These are just a few suggestions but, you can always choose your favorite locations to visit. Believe in Friendship When you feel lonely, you want someone to be with you, listen to you, to your thoughts and agree to them. Making friends is the best way to forget loneliness and enjoy life. You will learn to talk to strangers even if you are an introvert, but remember that you should make meaningful friendships and cherish the existing ones. Try to learn communication skills like listening to others, being polite in your address to them and expressing positive thoughts through your statements. Dating after 40 can also be a good option. Through dating, you can add some beautiful moments to your sweet memory collection. Appreciate What You Have We should always thank God for whatever he has given us, because we are not aware of the conditions which people around us go through. We always create fuss about our own problems but, never realize that the problems that others face are many times severe than ours. I am not at all saying that you don't have any major problems but, when you look around, trust me, you will find people having problems greater than yours. So the point is, try to make good out of bad by changing your way of looking at things. Try to Get Engaged If you are willing to fall into a relationship, you can definitely look for a suitable partner. But, if you are not interested in marriage, do not force yourself because of social pressure. Remember, marriage is out of choice and not a need and I have already suggested ways to stay happy even though you are single. To sum it up, your life is yours and it's your right to lead it your way. Do not waste the precious time of your life contemplating on what you don't have; rather get happiness from whatever you have.