To find life a bit dull

[Shinyhappypeople9]

Wake up at 6, sort kids, drop at pre School club, go to work, pick up from after school club, home for 6, make tea, get them to bed, tidy up, sit down for 9pm, bed for 10pm....repeat x 5...weekends run kids here there and everywhere, have one night out in maybe 2 months due to cost/lack of support. Life doesn't look like this when you are a starry eyed 21 year old!

Ex doesn't bother with kids So no help there, no chance for relationship as who wants part of that above! Not even had a kiss for 2 years let alone anything else.

Rant over!

YANBU, but I think you are wrong to project your boredom and extrapolate it to assume no-one is going to want a relationship. Some people can be realistic about relationships - especially if they have some experience.

Oh Shiny, I'm sorry - normal life can be rubbish! Things might look bit bleak at the minute but remember it won't last forever - as kids get older they become more independent and you will get some free time again.

What about any groups for single parents in your area? Gingerbread might be able to help you, or even church based groups? You don't have to be religious for your kids to join some things and give you a bit of free time.

It is real life, it is YOUR life at the moment.
It is only dull if you resist it and moan about it. Try to make the most of every aspect of it.
You can decide to enjoy it or you can decide to feel sorry for yourself and wish for something different.

Can't you invite a friend over on a Saturday night and watch a movie or something? Or join something at weekends that kids and you can both enjoy?

Thanks was. I had a couple (OD) before the last 2 years but to be frank I seemed to attract the wrong types (story of my life!) who assumed I would be grateful for anything I was given.

I know I should be thankful for my health and my lovely kids but sometimes life is tiring. I suppose it may get a bit easier when they get older. Hopefully!