Firstly I realise there are bigger things happening in world especially UK (I am in Australia). I hope all in UK reading this are safe, happy and ok.
A bit of a trivial issue to distract you....
I’ve been seperated since last July and dipping my toe in tinder/online app dating waters ! I am a 35 year old single Mum with a 3.5 year old son.
I just realised that I am turning 36 in less than a month. This snuck up on me - it would seem, time goes fast in isolation.
I feel a little deflated about being on the single scene at this age. I was just listening to a podcast about fertility and how it rapidly declines at this age. I am happy and grateful to have one child but I don’t like that I might meet someone/true love of my life and not be able to have children with him/that not be an option.
I am currently carrying weight and trying to lose but it seems like men my age go for younger women. I have stretch marks, c section scar, saggy boobs and feel overwhelmed by the beauty expectations/ageing/things to do to date. It seems even average looking men want a banging bod and younger women.
This is all really negative and I know it’s self love but I also know that good men have high standards.
Looking for motivation, inspiration, feel good replies as stuck in a (covid) dating rut.
Also seems like my options are limited as a single mum. As much as I want to self love can’t help but feel like I’m on the shelf.
I’ve never had a true romantic love, my marriage wasn’t great and I would like to experience being really adored by someone.