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'If only I started matchmaking sooner...' Free illustration material of a man filled with regret

Free illustration of a middle-aged man at a cafe, looking at his phone and regretting not starting matchmaking sooner while recalling his youth.
A man, regretting not starting matchmaking sooner, reminisces about his younger days.

Is matchmaking tough in your 40s & 50s? The reality of a man regretting his past

A cute, hand-drawn illustration depicting a matchmaking man's regret

A free illustration material of a middle-aged (40s/50s) man in matchmaking, lost in thought with a smartphone in hand at a cafe. The man is remembering his younger self (in his 30s) having fun with friends, regretting, 'If only I had started matchmaking back then...' It conveys the 'tough reality' of matchmaking not going as planned and the frustration of not being able to turn back time. It's a cute, hand-drawn material perfect for scenes conveying the difficulty of middle-aged matchmaking or the importance of starting early.

This free material is effective for articles appealing to the importance of timing in starting matchmaking or the 'toughness' of it for men in their 40s and 50s. The man's regretful expression gives readers the realization, 'I should start early too.' No registration is required, and it's OK for commercial use. It can be easily used for free in marriage agency ads, matchmaking columns, or personal story blogs. The cute, hand-drawn touch softens the negative emotion of regret, turning it into a relatable 'common story' scene.