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15 years single

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PeppyShaker · 25/11/2024 20:49

Hi everyone, I just wanted to vent about being single for 15 years, I’m a single parent to 2 children, my last rship was 2010 and I’ve had a few flings here and there, but nothing serious, I’m 48 now and feel like no one is interested n me, I’ve been told I’m attractive, I’ve a warm personality and yeah I can be a bit reserved as been on my own for so long, it’s was through choice I stayed single as last rship was very toxic and abusive and had to leave him, he passed away years ago he was a horrid person but still my daughter never knew her dad, I’ve tried to date past 5 years on/off and I’ve met some not so nice men, thought I met a guy that was the one to be an absolute psychopath, he had ED issues and blamed me and told people about it as if I was the issue, was called ugly and wanted to see me again, I really don’t know how I’m attracting these horrible men, I’ve not had sex in 5 years and last time I did it was dreadful, I’m absolutely scared of being vulnerable at the same time I’d love a fulfilling healthy rship, so I’ve been single 15 years and not had sex in 5 years(I don’t like one night stands, been there don’t that, hate being used) I feel like there is something wrong with me or maybe men think I’m not attractive and think I’m easy, which I ain’t, is there anyone that has been single this long and not had intimacy for a long time and how did you overcome this, I feel I’m getting too old and over the hill, my eldest is 15 soon and I feel I need to start having a life now as have concentrated on my youngest on my own since she was born, any suggestions on what to do Thankyou

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Dreamingofdreaming · 25/11/2024 20:51

Therapy. It honestly works and will help you turn these specimens away a lot sooner rather than giving them "one more chance" because you're lonely. Fill your life with things to do that excite you and you'll also not be seeking someone from a place of loneliness which will make you more picky by default.

PeppyShaker · 25/11/2024 21:04

@Dreamingofdreaming hi, yes I’ve had therapy through the years as suffered social anxiety aswell especially after a toxic relationship with my youngest daughters dad, I’m not the type to move on very easily, I do beat myself up about a lot of things, and have blamed myself for issues that weren’t even anything to do with me, I’ve stopped my people pleasing tendencies as was used on so many levels by others, family, friends and men and I’ve cut these people off, but still can’t seem to meet anyone like minded, I struggle to connect now after being hurt too much, I guess more therapy is on the cards as obviously I’ve issues letting my guard down to anyone to be honest. Thankyou

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Twinkletwinklelittlestar2 · 25/11/2024 21:09

OMG, I could have wrote your post except the partner that passed away was the one previous to my (ex) DH.

I thought my ex DH was completely different to previous partners but unfortunately was no better.

My DC is now almost 18, I, like you had a few flings (nothing serious), except one which was only a WIP but covid hit & ruined that.

I would love to meet someone but don’t think I could live with another partner. I am happy, have a good friendship group etc.

If it comes along, it does but do agree it’s disheartening.

Just sending best wishes, no advice I’m afraid 🌷

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