To blatantly use you all to sound off about something nice?

[Welshmaenad]

I went on a date today, and it was lovely.

I've had a really shit few years. Really shit. Had my heart broken, become chronically ill, just had loads of crap going on. Had given up hope of finding anybody lovely who would look past all my medical issues and see me for who I was, and be interested in that person. But today I had a coffee date, and it was brilliant, and I didn't want to leave to pick the kids up. And we're having lunch on Thursday. And even if things don't pan out, I would very happily be friends with him, he's really funny and thoughtful.

Squee.

Sorry, as you were. Just a bit of niceness on a Tuesday.

DBs first date was like this, they were married 6 moths later.

YANBU. He sounds lovely.

No marriage for me (I'm waiting out the 5 years to divorce my ex - 12 months to go!). But we did have they chat' last night and agree that we want to be exclusive and that this is definitely a thing. I'm really really happy. What a marvellous Christmas present.

@Welshmaenad your latest update made me well up. So lovely to read a positive post about old. I've long ago given up on it and resigned myself to being single. I so hope it all continues to go well for you.

Yay!!

I'm curious it's been many years since l divorced, l thought you could do it after 2 years?

@GinisLife I gave up on it for a long time, I was really disillusioned and couldn't really see how anyone would want to take me on (I have a neuro disease and mobility issues) - there are nice people out there, it's just so dispiriting wading through to find them isn't it?

@LadyTiredWinterBottom2 5 years you can do it on basis of separation rather than giving reasons they could contest - I think this is my safest option frankly because of who he is as a person.

Lovely thread. That’s the best Christmas present I’ve heard of this year.
Wishing you much happiness

Just as an extra bit of niceness - I have not worked for 18 months due to illness, and have recently started looking for a part time job as I feel well enough. Didn't think I would be able to get an agency post in my qualified field as they're like hens teeth - all full time. So was looking at lower paid 3rd sector posts. Got a call on Monday from my agency to say they have identified a part time opportunity they think I'd be perfect for, and are setting up an interview in January. If I get thus job it would mean so, so much to me to go back to the job I love, I'm so excited and hopeful for this!

That’s wonderful! On both counts. Wishing you the best of luck in love and job search! 🤞🤞🤞

This is a wonderful thread. New man and new job for a new year.

Thrilled for you! Here's to love! Fingers crossed for the position.

Sounds like things are really looking up for you. Happy for you and hope all keeps going well. Happy new year. X

Fingers crossed for the job!

What a lovely thread ❤

So pleased for you Op - here's hoping 2020 is your year!

Best of luck with both OP, new year looks like it could be a really good one for you. Xx

Blinking heck lass! So happy for you on all counts. Fingers crossed for the interview.

So, interview was Friday, I should know tomorrow - it felt very positive and I'm hopeful.

Relationship is going brilliantly, we have spent the weekend together (he's taken his kids to the cinema this afternoon before school starts tomorrow but he'll be back later). Everything is lovely. I'm super happy.

Best of luck for your interview tomorrow!

Sorry I meant best of luck for tomorrow! I hope it’s great news!

Ah this is a lovely thread. Glad everything is going well for you and hope it’s good news for you tomorrow, let us know!

I love a happy thread. So hope all keeps going well for you.

How lovely . Enjoy xx

Lovely! Fingers crossed for the interview