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Another year alone

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Justteboi · 31/01/2026 21:25

And I know it’s my fault. I had plenty of men to choose from in my twenties and early thirties. Instead I ended up with a very dysfunctional man and had a child with him. She’s now 4 and I’m 38. I’ve been single pretty much since she was born.

I’d love another child but it feels hopeless now. I’m not as attractive as I was (by a long way). There’s less men who are decent as they’re married! Mostly anyway. I never meet anyone anyway.

Everyone I went to school or uni with that I still know of is or has been married. Even divorced and married again! I can’t find anyone. It’s odd as I’ve almost become resigned to it but I also feel so sad my life is not what I’d hoped. I’m not particularly needy and I’m not desperate but I do enjoy relationships. I guess I’m struggling with how to accept a life alone?

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lifewillopenup · 31/01/2026 22:01

OP - you have options! If you don't pursue those options then you are effectively settling for a life alone.

Betsy95 · 31/01/2026 22:10

I don’t think you need to resign yourself to a life alone. If you feel ready to date why don’t you just take a relaxed approach to dating apps and see what happens?

Kazzaa46 · 31/01/2026 22:25

I know dating apps get a bad rap but I’ve got two friends who are both now with long term partners they met on there. It’s worth trying. Hope things get better for you.

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