I thought I had found it at 28 (wrong). Then it came again at 37 (again wrong). Finally, at 53 it came again and this time it was right. I guess one could say practice makes perfect.

I’m hesitant to view our popular view of “true love” as a real thing. It’s often wrapped up in and warped by ideas that aren’t sustainable in the real world: that one person can provide all you need or desire, that love never changes or evolves, that there’s only one person for each of us, that it’ll always be pure and good, etc. I’ve been lucky to experience lots of kinds of love and intimacy and I’m still growing and exploring. There’s a lot of variation. But, life’s too short to pine for some fairy tale. I don’t know if I’m saying “love the one you’re with,” but maybe something in the same ballpark.

Thanks for the advice.

I didn't find love until I found myself and then I was able to know real love for my husband @Shadrack1971

I like what Neil Peart wrote in Ghost of a Chance:

I don't believe in destiny
Or the guiding hand of fate
I don't believe in forever
Or love as a mystical state
I don't believe in the stars or the planets
Or angels watching from above (a reference to Amy Grant's song)
But I believe there's a ghost of a chance we can find someone to love
And make it last...

Welcome to the club. Perhaps we should start a group for those of us who have never had the "true love" experience. We could call it "Where's Cupid" or "Waiting to Inhale" or "Love? Bah Humbug."

What is "true love"? The Platonic ideal of love? Whenever the word truth enters a conversation, things can go sideways fast. "Truth" is the linguistic equivalent of dividing by zero. It's undefined.
For myself I look to maximize my happiness within the bounds of my morals. It's all an evolving process. I am happier in relationships if I don't get any goals for those relationships.

Inspirobot.com just generated this meme. I’ve no clue why it added the image of pot.

I didn’t find it until I was 40 and it was magical, mystical and the power of true love was enormously overwhelming. You know when you find it, there just is no comparison to that feeling. It’s a connection between 2 people where you literally complete each other and everyday is a blessing.
I wish everyone gets to experience true love at least once in their lifetime. It’s a beautiful thing.

How do you define “true love”? Different things work for different people. Some consider companionship and love the goal. Some need passion. Some need a lifelong commitment; some don’t. Maybe you’ll meet the perfect person for you once discern your own definition of true love.

I didn't find it until I was 50. It is worth waiting for, though very, very few (in my estimation) experience it.

Join the club! I'm 52 was married for 21 years am now a widow. I've completely given up on love. There is no hope out there, so just date and have fun.

I suppose I had it, but it faded a few years in. He always loved me so I hung in there.