Feeling a bit resentful

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I know there won’t be many in the same boat however does anyone else feel like the choice to date again has been taken away from them? I know plenty are happy on their own so not aiming it at those people. My ex doesn’t see our children and I don’t have spare money for sitters and even if I did I wouldnt leave my children with anyone I didnt know very well. I know people may disagree with that and I don’t judge anyone that does I just don’t feel comfortable with it. I can’t help but feel the choice has been taken away from me as if I had days to myself I certainly would have meet someone by now. can’t help but feel a bit resentful that it feels like I have to stay single whilst ex lives his life however he wants.

Oh you’re certainly right and I doubt anyone ll argue with your logic of not leaving your children with just about anyone. Certainly no judgement here.
I hope things get better for you and that you find your forever happiness, and soon, too.

Best wishes. x

You are being a good mother to your children and prioritising them.
As they get older you will have more freedom and things will be easier for you.

Thanks both, I keep telling myself that but it’s difficult since he left when I was pregnant with the youngest so that is a long long way off (different if we split when they were preteens etc) I know so many don’t want to date but it’s more about the choice being taken away