Single mothers over 40

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Do any single parents over 40 feel happy being single? I would love to hear from fellow singletons. I really love not answering to anyone and enjoying my kids as they grow up. I struggle with why society expects that if you are not in a relationship then you should seek one. So many friends are miserable with selfish partners, yet I seem to be the outcast as I cannot maintain a romantic relationship. Is being a single mother in your 40's as tragic as certain people seem to class it as?

I'm a divorced mum with a teenager. I split with my husband in 2015 after a 20 year relationship.
After being single for a year or so, I started another relationship. Unfortunately I was naive and got sucked in by a gaslighting controlling lying cheating narcissist who manipulated and guilt tripped me for 2 years and left me a shell of my former self

So through over the last 18 months, I've got myself back together spent the lockdowns clearing my head and building myself up, finding my own circle and getting me back. So I'm torn at the moment. Tbh, it would be nice to meet someone but I've got so comfortable with my own company and space and doing exactly what I want, the thought of starting to date again doesn't really appeal. I'm sure once things are more back to normal and we can mix properly again, I'll feel different if someone comes along that feels right

Thank you everyone for your replies. It seems there is no black/white, right/wrong answer to remaining single or seeking a partner. I'm delighted to hear how other fellow single women are thriving being single but I appreciate that we're all human and crave some romance every now and again. Enjoy whatever situation you are in x

Single mum in 40's loving being single!

Feels strange because, my house life, I've been made to believe the happy ever after story...

It's better to be single!

I was much more lonely in an abusive marriage!

Single mother over 40 too. After divorce decided to stay single. Been nearly 10 years and love it.