I like being single.
I don't mean I love being a single parent, or that I chose it, or that it's what I wanted, but I actually find that I am happier now that I'm on my own than I was for the last 4 or 5 years we were together.
I was stunned by the sense of relief when he left, and I expected it to give way to sadness etc, but it's nearly 6 months since he moved out, and 9 since we actually split, and it still hasn't happened. It's hard, sure, being the only one here to look after the girls, I'd love a lie-in now and then, but over all I wouldn't have it any other way right now.
So, the next person to tell me I'm still young/good looking/etc and that Match.com will sort me out with a nice new bloke will get a poke in the eye.
Seriously!
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GreenMonkies · 26/09/2011 12:36
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