It's easy to say that you will never date again but sometimes the heart wants what it wants.

Nomi....I think age has a lot to do with it. If I was your age, I would get myself out there and give it all I've got. But really, I'm staring 53 in the face, and honestly I just don't have it in me to play the dating game. Sure, my heart would love to love again, but my head is winning this battle. In the meantime the love that my heart has goes to good friends and family. That's enough for me.

Aki, when your daughter leaves home, you can enjoy the time to yourself. I've heard of the "empty-nest" syndrome and things may seem very different and quiet for a while, but this is the time to finally put yourself first. Every mother deserves that!!