is it too late for me to find a partner now? i'm done for?

43 is young. You're not an old man. Don't stay at home, go out and find interesting places. A museum maybe? An art exhibition, a classical or pop concert? A book store? You will meet nice people, and probably a beautiful woman, just for you. 🌷

It is not too late, don’t limit yourself, age is just a number, are you ready to love? Then go for it

You might need to put in some work though, quit getting support from your parents, and quit on having too high expectations of a forever to be mate, if you get a chance for a date. And move a bit. You know, having a spouse requires from you to be flexible to things. Become flexible first I'd say and she'll arrive on time :)

Regardless of how shy or not you might be you have to actually meet people, they will not come to you if they do not know you exist. You could try joining a club of some sort, taking evening classes, going to classical music concerts.

Try anything that puts you in contact with people in a non-stressful situation.

In addition it might be worth trying a dating service.

You never know, there could even be someone here on SW just for you. I know it is possible because I met someone here and then went on to meet them in real life. It wasn't quite the same because neither of us were looking for a life partner but it does show that the possibility is there.

Yes. There are plenty of fish in the ocean. Just try to be realistic about your dating potential. Don’t expect a trophy wife.

No. It is never too late. You still have decades of your life that you could spend with someone else.

{@ravenhill ] you do not need to adopt such as defeatist stance. it is never too late for every jack there is a jill 😆

It's never too late. Some people find the love of their life early, others later... So don't worry 🌺

Cherish your makers while searching for your life mate. The quest continues 🕯️

It’s never too late.