So, you are getting older by the minute and cannot reclaim your youth. But happiness is found in our experiences and our attitude, not our age. By learning how to attract and maintain a good relationship, you will have a happier future and avoid the heartache.

Unfortunately, some people feel that our bad habits cannot be changed the older we get. We think over eating, falling into bad relationships or smoking become part of who we are and we blindly accept the often horrible consequences that accompany them. We've all heard people say, " I'm too old to quit smoking," or, "It's too late for me to regain my youthful figure."

It is never too late and we are never too old to make the changes to better our future. There was an 83 year old gentleman who was a part of my church who was homebound. With the encouragement of some members of the congregation, he was able to give up smoking, a habit he had for many years. With in a matter of weeks, he was out playing golf again, something he hadn't done in years!

It's incredible what happens when someone decides that they are in control of their quality of life, and accept the support and knowledge necessary to make changes. The only unfortunate part is how long it took him to finally quit smoking. Think of the years he gave to his habit that kept him from enjoying life!

In relationships, the best years of your life cannot be determined by age. A lady I know found herself single again. Instead of shutting down and refusing to go on, she continued finding ways to enjoy her life. Due to her active lifestyle, she eventually married again- in her 80's! She and her new husband have a great life together, including riding their motorcycles around the country.

When people in their 80's are able to change and find meaningful relationships, it leaves little excuse for the rest of us. All it really requires is understanding how to make real changes and having a good attitude. No one can take the best years of your life. You can choose to be positive and let go of bad habits. If you do, you best years are always ahead.