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So bored and lonely :(

9 replies

chan321 · 28/01/2015 20:51

I broke up with my daughters dad two weeks ago and was managing absolutely fine but as the days are going on I'm becoming increasingly lonely :( my friends all let me down and I feel like I've got nobody but my daughter. I don't have a very big family but most of the family I do have I have no bond with. So basically, I'm bored, bogged down and lonely! What do other single mums do??

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AmantesSuntAmentes · 28/01/2015 20:58

I enjoy the peace, revel in my independence and invent zany and barely achievable projects to complete around the home and garden. The challenge keeps my mind busy! I learn new skills, take courses, volunteer at times ...and very occasionally, do a little housework.

The rest of the time I care for four dc and ten assorted pets Grin

BlackeyedSusan · 29/01/2015 21:50

mn of course!

lillybee1 · 31/01/2015 13:16

I'm in same position. How old is your daughter? Are there any good groups near you?

NAR4 · 01/02/2015 13:59

I took to redecorating my house in the early days, purely to keep myself busy and give me something to focus on. It also made me feel I had taken ownership of the house rather than just staying on in the house I used to be married in.

I also used to try and arrange different friends to come over on different nights, so I could avoid being alone in the evening as much as possible.

It does get a lot easier. I am 5 months down the line now and my ex is still as annoying as he can manage, but the rest of my life is now fab. I am throughly enjoying the freedom.

PinkFlamingoAteMyLipstick · 04/02/2015 21:14

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Achooblessyou · 06/02/2015 06:34

It's very early days for you. You will learn to enjoy it being just the two of you! Because most of the time that's what it will be. Probably best to get used to that first then build up your social life. It's hard at first but you'll end up saying you prefer it!

TheOrchardKeeper · 06/02/2015 07:54

Thanks You get more and more used to it and there are lots of pro's to being alone and being able to do whatever you like with yourself, your home and your DC(s) Smile

And MN is great for just feeling like you can talk to other adukts in the evenings sometimes. It takes time to make more/better friends I found but it will happen if you keep reaching out like a PP said.

BoozeyTuesday · 06/02/2015 08:05

It's been just me and ds since he was born nine years ago and I love our little unit. I do work a lot though with a long commute so I'm usually too tired to get lonely. I treasure the time I'm not at work as I get to see ds. I can see it would get lonely if you had a lot more time at home than I do, but it does get easier and they get better company the older they get. When ds was a baby/toddler it did feel quite isolating and lonely. You have to get used to being content in your own company, which can take a conscious effort.

TheOrchardKeeper · 06/02/2015 08:12

What area are you in OP?

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