The right person at the wrong time isn’t the right person
Maybe one of you just ended a relationship and you’re not really ready for another, but you meet and it just feels so right. Or maybe they’d be perfect if only they lived closer, or weren’t raising young children when yours are already grown, or weren’t starting a new career when you’re looking to wind yours down.
Whatever the reason, if you’re in a place where you’re available and interested in a relationship, and the other person isn’t, then that isn’t the right relationship for you. Logistics and timing matter, and denying that truth will just make things difficult and frustrating for you both. Life stage differences can be a big source of conflict between two people, and being aware of that can save you both a world of hurt.
Whatever the reason, if you’re in a place where you’re available and interested in a relationship, and the other person isn’t, then that isn’t the right relationship for you. Logistics and timing matter, and denying that truth will just make things difficult and frustrating for you both. Life stage differences can be a big source of conflict between two people, and being aware of that can save you both a world of hurt.