Miss being in a relationship, yet not ready to date...?

[clashofclanswidow]

Just that really...how do you all deal with this feeling?

[FreeFromHarm]

Hi, everyone is different, you will know when you are ready, I have been on my own nearly two years now and I do not feel ready....also depends on the circumstances also .
Were you married or was it a ltr ?

[clashofclanswidow]

LTR, nasty break up, 7 months since, still working on improving myself.

Guess I miss all the good things about being with someone though - frustrating but definitely not ready to commit.

[NewStartNow]

Me too. Six months on from a nasty break up and can't even think about dating. Just trying to put it to the back of my mind and keep busy.

[StartledByHisFurryShorts]

If you're not ready to commit, do you think you would be up for a more casual friends with benefits arrangement? I know they're not for everyone.

[clashofclanswidow]

I did contemplate that being the solution but I still have confidence issues and a small baby that I'm not ready to leave yet, so still awkward for me.

I keep focusing on the hope I will find a wonderful partner in the future, whilst also remembering I shouldn't need someone to make me happy but some days it's not enough to stop the overthinking.

[StartledByHisFurryShorts]

I reckon platonic friendships (and regular wanking ) would be the way to go until you're in the right headspace to look for a new relationship, then.

Looking after a small baby when you're single is hard, isn't it? I remember feeling like the only person without a partner when I was in that position.

[clashofclanswidow]

Maybe you're right. I think I'm possibly just looking for someone to regularly cuddle up to on an evening and say "well done for keeping them both alive for another day" haha. Adult conversations etc. Oh well, one day ey? =)

[Hurtandconfused2016]

Clash I'm completely the same missing the whole thing even things like making dinner for them etc!
But the thought of dating with the 2 little ones terrify me I keep thinking who would want me and my baggage