As a 50 year old male that gave up on dating and relationships 6 years ago due to many of the reasons mentioned here. I can tell you that I have never been more satisfied with life. I have finally discovered who "I" am. Not the person that is adapting to be what my mate wants. But "Me". I discovered I like many things I never would have guessed, and find myself completely stopping behavior that was apparently only to please my partner.
I have grown tremendously in self awareness, education and financially.

I can't say I will never date again, but I will say it won't be until someone matches the "Me" I am now without conditions.

And if that means never, then so be it.