To not have time to date..?

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I've been seeing someone for about 6 months.
The thing is I have 2 kids.. 18 months and 6 years old. I also work part time.
After a day of looking after the youngest, then doing the school run.. I just can't be bothered to have to get ready to go out on a date. He lives with his parents so I haven't been invited round there and he hasn't met the kids yet.
Between swimming lessons, schools runs, chasing a toddler and working every weekend. I just don't have the energy.
He thinks I'm "making excuses" and just don't want to see him.
AIBU to call it off?

I think unless you're happy being single, you should make time... kids should/will ALWAYS come first. There will always be something getting in the way, they'll always need attention, be sick, have plans, want to go somewhere, get in trouble etc. You need a life too and any new partner you have will need to see you'll make time for him as well.

As with all things, if something matters, you'll make time for it.

God I work full time, with one kid and no regular custody - I definitely feel like I don’t have time to date. I also don’t have the emotional energy required, and that’s ok.

it’s not excuses - but you can understand why he might feel like it is. Do you feel in a place where dating is something you really want to do?

You clearly don't want to see him. If you did, you would find the time and energy to 'be bothered'.

I think the fairest thing for you to do would be to call it off. You aren't that into him.