Pam...
You're not starting over... you're moving on. There is no "start over" button. At 49 you're at "halftime".
2 more quarters to play!!!!

Life is full of start overs. Humans started over leaving Africa many times. Start over.

Not really, I have done it many times before. It is daunting, and I may not want to do it, but fear is not the problem

I think the unknown is a pretty scary place for everyone. Life does go on however, so just take it day by day.

I’ve started over many times, most drastically. I was in financial services as a mortgage broker, realtor, securities dealer and just for good measure I was licensed for life health and variable annuity and through notary just to top it off. Wasn’t happy so when I found out that my wife had a boyfriend I stopped getting haircuts, got a tattoo and a divorce and took a year off before taking a job in a music store. It was not scary perhaps because it felt like it was the best path forward (mentally) and I never looked back. I never want to do a job I hate just because the money is better... I left the rat race!

I met Dan, fell in love and I'm starting all over again outside Albany,NY where I lived 35 years ago. Neither one of us are scared; we've yet to have a disagreement nor an argument.

After my divorce, after a hellish marriage, I knew I needed to get back with my ex like I needed a hole in the head. Nevertheless, I've missed being married, in and of itself. Marriage is a great anchor, and I've felt like a migrant ever since.

Just look at it as another opportunity to reinvent yourself! Think positive, have fun...

Hell no. I start over all of the time. Nothing will defeat me except the grim reaper.

Yes, but the other options aren't great, are they?

Change is rarely easy and often disconcerting.

Been there and done that quite a few times!!! Some people accuse me of self destruction just so I can experience the uncertainty and fun of starting over

We start over many times throughout a life time,

Each substantial change of perspective is a new beginning Religion, relationship,address or country each brings it own challenges and blessings

No. I've picked up and moved several times. Usually it was because I needed a new chalange. When my job stopped teaching me anything new it was time to move.

Ready for the adventure. Scary, yes.

A choose your own adventure with blank pages, I have a new box of pens. And so I begin......

Nah...circle of life. It can be intimidating but it isn't like you have many options at that point. One foot in front of the other and enjoy the scenery

I've done it so many times that I've completely changed how I look at it.
You really aren't "starting over". You're just moving on to the next thing.
Life is always moving. You have to move with it.
I don't think there's much worse than being "stuck".
So, try not to be "scared". You're just moving to the next thing.
You're going to be fine.

In a way, every new day is "starting over".

Starting over has been a way of life for me.It has become more difficult as l have gotten older.

Yep

Don't know, but I hope this isn't the reward for how I performed in my last life.

I kinda had no choice - but in the end I am glad I did.

Change is always hard and can be scary. Wishing you the best.

I was, it gets better

Not at all.
nothing like more than learning something new.
And starting a new relationship is learning something new.
JMHO.