Why won't my 2002 Honda CRV CRV start unless I re-open and close the door?

What is your question?

I close and lock the doors, put on my seat belt, turn the ignition, but nothing happens. Then, I undo everything- take off the seatbelt, unlock and open the door, close and lock it again, put the seatbelt back on, start the ignition again- and then the engine starts. I go through this ritual maybe one out of every two times I drive the car. I don't know why it happens and why it only happens some of the time.

What makes this problem better or worse?

It does not happen as much if I start the engine right away. It is more likely to happen if I am waiting for a family member to get settled in the car.

How long has your 2002 Honda CR-V had this problem?

At least ten years