
“Doctor… I think I’m in love, and it feels like my life is slipping out of my hands.”
Romance in later adulthood is nothing like falling in love at 20.
By 60, you already have a full identity, deeply rooted habits, emotional scars, routines, and—most importantly—independence.
So when someone arrives and shakes your world, the emotional shock can feel like an earthquake.
Below are the most common risks I see, and how to protect your well-being without giving up the possibility of a genuine, healthy relationship.