Monday Myth Buster: She’s just afraid to be alone Peace Over Projects: Why Women Over 40 Are Done Fixing Broken Relationships

Let’s bust that myth right now—we’re not afraid to be alone; we’re afraid of wasting good wine on the wrong person.

By the time you hit your fabulous forties (and beyond), you’ve seen enough red flags to knit a sweater. You’ve done the emotional labor, tried to “see the good in them,” and played the supportive partner in a one-sided saga that felt more like a job than a joy.

But now? You’d rather take a solo trip to Italy than take on another emotionally unavailable man-child. (And yes, you’re still fluent in Google Translate and red wine.)

Here’s why peace wins:

• You’ve earned your emotional intelligence through hard-fought lessons, not just inspirational Pinterest quotes.
  
  
• You no longer confuse chemistry with chaos.
  
  
• You don’t need closure—you need clear boundaries and a good night’s sleep.
  
  

Toxic love in your twenties may have felt passionate. Toxic love in your forties feels like a drain on your energy, your schedule, and your skincare routine.

Choosing peace isn’t weakness—it’s a power move. And while some may call it “giving up,” we call it waking up.

So, to all the child-free queens over 40:

• Keep your standards high and your cortisol levels low.
  
  
• Walk away from what drains you and sprint toward what lights you up.
  
  
• Stop being the emotional life coach to someone who hasn’t even signed up for the program.
  
  

Because the real glow-up isn’t just outer—it’s the calm, grounded, peaceful version of you that refuses to settle.

Ready to level up your solo journey?

Or explore my favorite journal, self-care tools, and digital affirmations to support your emotional freedom 

#FortyPlusAndFree #PeaceOverProjects #ChildFreeAndThriving #MidlifeGlowUp #BreakTheToxicCycle #WomenOver40Unfiltered #EmotionalFreedomQueen #NoMoreFixerUpperLove #ChooseCalmOverChaos #MondayMythBuster