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To think I'll never have sex ever again

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Notanytimesoon · 02/11/2024 01:14

Or be attractive to a man ever again. The concept is so alien to me.

Mid 40s, fat, tired, single parent and I have no life outside of work and looking after DC. Weekends consist of playdates as I work full time, housework and change overs with ex. My life is extremely limited, self esteem is in tatters, my physical and mental health is low. I look back at my marriage and my ExH was only interested when I dressed up, full hair and make up. He gawped at women all the time. I've felt mostly unattractive my whole lifek and except for the decade I was married, I've always been unattractive and unloved.

I'm not looking for another love of my life but wonder if I will ever have a date, a shag or a relationship ever again.

OP posts:
tolerable · 02/11/2024 01:32

It's kinda up to you?

blahblahblahhhhh · 02/11/2024 01:26

Therapy for the self esteem.

Carve out time when child is with ex for some self care/hobby etc

But a good vibrator. Men are over rated.

your life is far from over, your child will be grown before you know it, you’ve decades of life ahead of you. Don’t let your shitty ex define your self worth and your future!

Runnerinthenight · 02/11/2024 01:25

Gowlett · 02/11/2024 01:21

I’m married & I don’t want it ever again… Not with DH anyway!

OMG I hear you!!!

FestiveBakewell · 02/11/2024 01:23

i haven’t had sex in nearly 8 years, lone parent, no childcare, actually feel sad about it and wonder if it will ever happen again now so it’s not just you

Gowlett · 02/11/2024 01:21

I’m married & I don’t want it ever again… Not with DH anyway!

Runnerinthenight · 02/11/2024 01:21

You were unfortunately married to a totally inadequate man. Does this walking piece of human excrement ever deign to be responsible for your children? If so, then you need to make some time to build yourself up after this POS has dragged you down!

Counselling would probably be a good idea to deal with your MH issues, and when you are hopefully feeling stronger, then you could look at diet and exercise, plus hobbies you could take up to meet people.

You are still a young woman, trust me, and your DC will grow up sooner than you think, so you need to build a life for yourself that doesn't revolve around them. Maybe do something like join the PTA (it wasn't my 'bag' but I made friends that way!) Nurture your relationships with other mums on the playdates - you may or may not gel, but it's something worth exploring.

And don't be so hard on yourself! You will have sex/a relationship again if that's what you want x