Don’t give up on true love, Kev – it can happen. I was in my late 30’s when I met my hubster. He was in his late 40’s. Now, 14 years and 2 kids later, we’re looking at early retirement, etc. Neither of us had been married before.
The key is to keep working your plan regardless of marital status. (Save, work your career, etc.) When the right person comes along you’ll wonder why you wasted time with the others.