I think I will write about my friend's story without any particular order.

My friend runs a small farm in Hawaii. He got married in Korea and immigrated with his wife, but they eventually divorced after reaching an agreement. They lived together for over ten years, but since they had no children, the division of property was clean, and the process was relatively smooth.

At forty-two, it's not too late to start again, but it seems that the words don't comfort him much.

In the unfamiliar land of America, dreaming of remarrying as a divorced man is not a simple matter. People say that since he has no children, he should be free, but the lack of children seems to bring more concerns for someone who wants to build a new family.

Hawaii is filled with beautiful scenery, but the Korean community is small, and the cultural barriers in meeting foreigners are significant. Even when he opens dating apps, they are filled with young people looking for casual encounters, making it difficult for my friend, who is seriously considering remarriage.

Perhaps that's why he often walks alone on the beach on weekends. While there are times when he enjoys the freedom of living alone, he suddenly feels the emptiness of not having someone to share with. Although his marriage was not perfect and ultimately ended, he still seems to miss the warmth of the time they spent together.

Another reason he finds remarriage difficult is due to emotional scars.

The memories of a failed marriage are not easily erased. Even when meeting new people, he fears repeating the same mistakes, and while he could naturally open his heart when he was younger, it has become more difficult as he ages. As he weighs conditions, reality, financial power, and lifestyle habits, the cultural background adds to the complexity, making it even harder to meet someone.

Living alone in Hawaii has been bearable for him. However, thinking about starting a new family makes the responsibilities weigh heavily on his shoulders again. There are economic burdens, but the limited opportunities for meeting people here are a significant constraint. He often envies those living on the mainland, where there are many people to meet and a variety of choices.

However, my friend hasn't lost hope. Even though he knows that remarriage isn't easy, he still wishes to share his life with someone again someday.

Being forty-two might be an ambiguous age. Not too young, not too old.

But my friend ultimately said that what matters is not age but being mentally prepared.

He is alone now, but I hope he meets a good connection soon and finds happiness.