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No one in later life?

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WindsChange · 11/10/2025 17:49

So after a divorce and infertility I’ve ended up middle aged and facing later life with no family.

I’ve no siblings and currently have my dear, elderly mother.
I’ve currently got lovely, close friends, a good job I enjoy, active social life, pets etc.

But I’m aware in 30 years I could have none of these left and I can’t help but feeling worried that life hasn’t turned out how we feel it will with marriage and kids and people around you in later life.

I don’t know what I want from this thread. Maybe people older than me can tell me how it has panned out for them, or other middle aged people who can relate.

I’m feeling a bit disappointed and worried but then I realise I’m still privileged to have a happy, stable life with a lovely home and friends so perhaps I should just be grateful. It’s a hard one!

OP posts:
whimsicallyprickly · 11/10/2025 17:52

I'm not sure that having children and family around you or in your life, ensures support in later life 🥰❤️

Jellybunny56 · 11/10/2025 17:52

I don’t have any advice but just wanted to say I think it’s absolutely possible to be grateful for what you have while also at the same time being a bit sad for the things you don’t have. X

frozendaisy · 11/10/2025 19:36

We don’t want our teens around us when we are older it’s not their reason for being

Sounds like you will find your way @WindsChange lovely home close friends
that’s plenty
honestly

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