To think that just becuase your dh works away during the week this does NOT make you a lone parent?

[justmuddlingalongsomehow]

That's just it really.

Yes, you have TIME on your own with the kids but you have someone else to share the tough times with even if it is over the phone sometimes.
You have someone who can take over the challenges of childcare at some stage in the not too distant future that you don't have to pay or feel guilty about imposing on.
You have someone else who is looking out for you even if they are not there all the time.
You have someone else to plan a future with and share decisions with.
You have someone who you can share the money worries with.
You have someone who gives a shit if you have had a bad day.
You have SOMEONE.

I would rather be a lone parent at the moment, don't get me wrong. But IT IS NOT THE SAME PEOPLE so please stop trying to equate the two.

This has probably been done before.

Rant over!

I have every sympathy and understanding. There was still no need to be so catty and bitchy though!

Yep! Bash the single parents for having experience and opinions. Why not. Lowest of the low scum who deserve everything they get. Sigh.

You sound like you need to talk to someone tbh

There are plenty of single parents out there who are still capable of having a normal conversation without stamping their feet like a child. Your whole persona on this yhread smacks of spite, bitterness, drama and childishness. You can't expect not to be pulled up on it.

If that's what you believe then cool!

As someone just said, it's not a race to the bottom. Single parents have it tough, so do those with seriously ill partners, abusive partners, and drug/ alcohol using partners. All can make you feel seriously alone in terms of care and support. (Even if Dp is in the house at the time).