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Am I strange for not wanting a relationship?

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Johnnyfartpants · 15/02/2026 14:14

Been apart from XH since 2018, have one DC early secondary. DC has ASD diagnosis for context and I do about 90% with him, rest with his dad. He’s in mainstream school and is mildly affected but lots of emotional support needed.

I work full time and have lovely friends and family who are really supportive and I spend lots of time with all of them, both with my DC and without.

I just don’t feel the need to look for a relationship and haven’t in 8 years. I’ve had a couple of flings but nothing I would want to take further.

I am very unusual amongst my friends all of whom are married with multiple DC, and I do sense they think I’m a bit odd for not wanting to share more than an occasional bed with a man.

I am happy with my life and enjoy my own company but is this a weird way to be??

OP posts:
Mysticguru · 15/02/2026 14:38

Nope. You do you. Who cares what others think.

Johnnyfartpants · 15/02/2026 14:39

Mysticguru · 15/02/2026 14:38

Nope. You do you. Who cares what others think.

I know what you mean but I can’t help feeling like am such an anomaly.

OP posts:
rubyslippers · 15/02/2026 14:40

You sound like you know what you want and makes you happy
don’t worry about what others may or may not think

Mysticguru · 15/02/2026 14:41

Johnnyfartpants · 15/02/2026 14:39

I know what you mean but I can’t help feeling like am such an anomaly.

You're not

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