Sheena, believe me, it's better to be alone than to be with the wrong person, with someone who isn't good for you.

I didn't marry until I was in my forties. It was hard, but it's much worse to live or have a relationship with someone unsympathetic, unsupportive, and damaging.

Finding the right person when you're in your forties can be a wonderful thing--and it can happen to you. It happens to a lot of us. You'll find someone mature and experienced, who may be more willing and able to handle things--including chronic illness, either their own or a loved one's.

And it happens when you least expect it--but you've got to be out there where he can find you! I don't mean in bars---just everyday situations, or social, community events. Please, don't give up.

And remember, it happens sometimes when you're not even looking for it!

AMEN!!!

Keely's right, Sheena. I know it's hard to be alone. I've been alone (no husband) for the past seven years almost. Not by choice - my husband passed away - but I have become accustomed to being alone and doubt I'll ever marry again (I'm 47, by the way, and everyone thinks I'm crazy for not getting married again). I have two boys but they are 20 and 24 so it's not like I have small children to care for.

You're pretty new to MS - give yourself some time to adjust. Right now you're very vulnerable and it's probably not the best time to make life altering decisions about anything. Just relax, give yourself some time and remember that you have lots of friends here that care about you.