You're about a decade older than me so take my comment with that in mind. It may not be useful to you. Your description sounds like someone who has a successful

You're about a decade older than me so take my comment with that in mind. It may not be useful to you. Your description sounds like someone who has a successful education, a close, loving family, relevant skills. You don't sound like a pity case at all. IMO, don't give up on getting a wife or gf IF that is what you want.