Anne - you are so funny. I have done a lot of dating since my divorce in 1991, but I find that as I get older, I want to do it less and less. It is time-consuming and people play so many games. My feeling now is that I just want to do things I love, such as cycling and hiking, and if I meet someone, great. If not, I have a great life.

I'm sure you have heard that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Sounds like the divorced guy you mentioned in your post would be doing this if he got back with his ex. But, people do lots of things because they can't be alone.