I am looking for the love of my life and my closest, truest friend.

Society, family, friends and even strangers seem to be asking one question once you find yourself entering your 40s: have you found your soulmate? As if this is a prerequisite to middle age. The only way to sail through this time is to have someone firmly standing by your side. If you promptly reply “no, I haven’t,” you’re met with either the oh poor you looks or the ever so annoying comment “don’t you worry because she’s still out there”.