I’ve always fallen into this psychological trap.  Its called “Romanticizing the Past” and you can google it to find out more info.  I look back at any period of my past, think it was wonderful, and wish I could go back to that time.  I don’t look at it objectively.  I forget that there were many periods of my past where I was very unhappy.  So why would I want to go back to an unhappy period?    I just look at all of my past as wonderful and wish I was back there again.  I’m 65 and I’ve never been able to break this mental cycle.  Its left me with a sense of sadness and never allowed me to enjoy the present.