It’s very possible that you’ll meet a person with baggage
When you are 40 years old, you know what partnership is. You could have been in a few relationships before. You may have tried to create a family a few times. Most people have kids. You can have children even if you have never been married. It’s possible that you will meet a person who is separated, divorced, widowed. Some of your dates will have children. Be understanding and do not hide the most important facts about yourself. You need to inform and be informed who is who and what sort of baggage you or your date has.

Stay careful if you are on a dating site
Consider online options. Technology can help you find someone special. Your chances are quite good and you can meet someone from a distant land. You can also try a local dating site if you do not want anyone from abroad. Use the Internet and look for your love everywhere. You can find people by age group, interests and other parameters. Before meeting in person you can chat online for a couple of weeks. There are hundreds of free dating sites where members do not pay for services. Also, you can trust sites where you pay for membership.