Shot down

[baby0684]

went on a single with kids camping event this weekend. I absolutley loved it.
The thing is I put my neck on the line (heart) for the 1st time in, god 7 years. And was shot down.
There was a group of us all chatting, I have slept with minimal amount of people, Ive not had sex for over 4.5 years.

Please tell me it gets better. I have been single for so long, with 2 children. I find it hard to get out and date.

I want to be with someone long term.

Keep going out and meeting people. Even single, childless people take knocks before meeting the right person so you've experienced nothing unusual.

You need a thick skin to date, and the eternal optimism that for every 'nope', 'no way' and 'never again' you'll be a step closer to one that fits.

OP don't beat yourself up. You tried. That's better than not knowing and regretting.
I think what scatter said is spot on and think I might take some of that advice myself ????