Jump to content News Business Sport Opinion Politics World Money Life Style Travel Culture Subscribe now Free for one month Log in See all Life I found myself wondering if my neighbour’s 60-year-old dad should be taking me out on a date? Our dating columnist has found a much-needed human connection – and Sunday night curries – on the street where she lives By Stacey Duguid 4 December 2021 • 5:00am 'Seeking out thrilling dates with thrilling yet un-available men (young or old) is funny – until it’s not,' admits Duguid CREDIT: Andrew Crowley The shock of separation and leaving the “family home” last September, a home we built together over a decade ago and were never meant to leave, has finally subsided just in time for Christmas. I never imagined the day would come when I’d feel at home again. ... To continue reading this article... Start your free one-month trial Stay expertly informed on your schedule with unlimited access to our award-winning website and exclusive app. Cancel anytime. Start your free trial One month free, then £1 per month for three months. Already a subscriber? Log in Related Topics Sex, UK coronavirus lockdown, Dating advice, Divorce, Loneliness Twitter Icon Facebook Icon WhatsApp Icon Email Icon 27 The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Please review our commenting policy. Show comments Advertisement More stories ‘I had been the perfect wife and mother – so why did my husband walk out?’ Kirstie Allsopp: 'Covid has definitely revealed a mealy-mouthed gutlessness in people' Rita Moreno interview: ‘Brando didn’t know how to make love...’ I've finally seen my ex-fiance after a year apart – and it's brought up unexpected emotion The tears to save Alec Baldwin’s career 'My girlfriend talks dirty to me in German and I hate it' Twitter Icon Facebook Icon WhatsApp Icon Email Icon Save Comment speech bubble 27 More from Women I've finally seen my ex-fiance after a year apart – and it's brought up unexpected emotion By Katie Glass 4 Dec 2021, 6:00am Kirstie Allsopp: 'Covid has definitely revealed a mealy-mouthed gutlessness in people' By Allison Pearson 3 Dec 2021, 9:00pm 'My girlfriend talks dirty to me in German and I hate it' By Annabel Rivkin and Emilie McMeekan 3 Dec 2021, 5:16pm The celebrity body parts that are so good they deserve their own calendars By Shane Watson 3 Dec 2021, 12:00pm State-funded childcare would solve the productivity puzzle LAUREN DAVIDSON 3 Dec 2021, 5:00am Who in their right mind thinks that life gets easier at 43? CAMILLA TOMINEY 2 Dec 2021, 6:00pm More from The Telegraph Britain’s silver drivers – and how our roads will change to accommodate them Hedgehogs are nearly extinct – here's how to protect them Ask the expert: 'Was the new Hyundai we bought from a dealer actually a used one?' The best eye creams to make tired eyes look ten years younger 'I have 100 Savile Row suits that I'll never wear again' Who in their right mind thinks that life gets easier at 43? Voucher Codes The latest offers and discount codes from popular brands on Telegraph Voucher Codes ASOS discount code Dunelm discount code Pandora discount code Luisaviaroma discount code M&S promo codes Office Shoes discount codes Back to top Follow us on: Contact us About us Telegraph Extra Reader Prints Branded Content Syndication and Commissioning Guidelines Privacy Terms and Conditions Advertising Terms Fantasy Sport UK Voucher Codes Betting Offers Modern Slavery Manage Cookies © Telegraph Media Group Limited 2021