Hi all
Ive been a lone parent for nearly 4 years now. I work part time, study part time and my ex has the DC EOW (saturday lunchtime - sunday tea time).
Im at the stage now where i think i might like to try and meet someone but i have no idea how to go about it! I wont meet anyone at work and i dont have any real hobbies, i keep fit (swimming, running) but do this alone or occasionally with a school mom friend. Im an introvert and fine in my own company, i usually spend my 2 child free nights a month drinking red wine and watching films, occasionally i will go out with a friend.
I just feel like life is passing me by and i want to do something about it.
I do have friends but because of my lack of free time i have become something of a 'back up' friend who they like to sit with and moan to about their lives (i dont moan back because i have nothing to moan about so im like an unpaid counsellor!) but are reluctant to invite me to any nights out, and they are all couples so go out together and i feel horribly left out. (I am gradually cutting contact to be honest)
Ive never done any OLD before, im a bit wary about it. How do i organise a relationship with someone when i can only commit to 2 nights a month!! My children are still young (reception & year1) so they are my main priority.
Any tips or hints?? Perhaps i should just wait a few years??
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How the heck do you date as a lone parent?
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tantrumtime · 17/05/2017 10:12
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