Who needs a man?

[FanGirlX]

Single, early 40s, one young DD. Split with ex DP 4 months ago.

All DPs seem to do is cause problems. My two serious exes have both caused problems (financial and emotional that will be ongoing).

Am I too young to give up? At the moment I can't see what a DP would do to make my life better.

This isn't being helped by the men who match with me on OLD. Overweight, barely literate, 3 kids in tow. I've read on a few threads that men look for a woman to help them run their house, to me this just means being a skivvy to them and their kids. What do I get out of it? My mother says that I should be grateful for any male attention at my age. I look after myself though, I'm healthy, dress well, exercise.

There was a thread here a while back, the OP was considering moving in with a best friend, joining household incomes and raising their DC together. I think there are more and more women who are realising that a romantic relationship with a man just isn't required for a fulfilling life.

So why are you on OLD?

It's not compulsory. I have been single 7 years. Never occurred to me to sign up to OLD. Much more peaceful this way 🙂