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Lone parents

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Original poster

How long have you been single?

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nikkie · 16/01/2007 22:47

I've been single for 5 years

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Emskilou · 16/01/2007 22:50

18 months, dont hate it but dont like it much either bit wierd really

nightowl · 17/01/2007 00:24

depends what you class as single. have been living on my own for 8 years but have had bfs and have one now.

lou33 · 17/01/2007 00:27

split with exh in nov 05, met the man i am seeing now in aug 06, had some casual flings inbetween

will be single again in a few weeks as he is leaving the country for good

SnafuOutOfHiding · 17/01/2007 08:12

Almost 3 years.

I've had a few dates but that's been it. Sometimes I think I'd like to meet someone and then I realise it's just a lot of hassle

Luckily I still have a few good single friends - I think it would be worse if everyone around me was a smug married.

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nikkie · 17/01/2007 20:14

Thats what I feel like Snafu.Sometimes feel like I'd like someone to talk to in the evenigs, chill out, cuddle up to in front of the tv etc but then think of the other side and can't be bothered

I haven't even had any dates don't really meet any blokes though either.Sort of started something with a colleague but neither of us put any effort into it

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tortoise · 17/01/2007 20:15

Been single since nov 05.

PersonalClown · 17/01/2007 20:17

I'm with Nightowl. Been living on my own for 4 years now but the odd bloke has drifted in and out of my life now and then.

ValnBen · 17/01/2007 20:20

Just over a year. xp and I decided to split early Nov 05. (infidelity issues ? his side) We were in the process of selling our house at the time and both stayed until the sale completed early Dec 05.
DS and I moved over 250 miles away from where we were to be near my family.
Never been happier. Haven?t even contemplated another relationship.

smeeinit · 17/01/2007 20:31

oh i feel like an old timer! been single/divorced for TEN years! 11 in novemeber!
had a few casual short term bfs but no one that makes me want to give up my freedom and share my house with him!

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nikkie · 17/01/2007 20:52

Think when you come out of a major break up (majority of people here I'd think) you need a break to get yourself together.Its only in the past year i have felt like I am 'sorted'.

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lou33 · 17/01/2007 21:50

i split with exh in nov 05, i had a holiday fling about 4m later, followed by the odd no strings thing with people i knew

my current oh was supposed to be the same, i met him in august, but is much more than that now

unfortunately he's off in april and i wont see him again

so i agree that a long gap inbetween relationships would be a good idea, to save more heartache on top of the old

MamazonAKAfatty · 17/01/2007 21:52

since 23rd Nov 2004.

and boy it feels good

fredip71 · 18/01/2007 11:12

I have been single since end of 2002, when i learnt I was pregnant. There have been a couple of blokes, complete waste of time and space... I can't be bothered tbh!!

hoolagirl · 19/01/2007 14:00

Was single for 2 years before I met current DP. Been together now for just over a year.
Extremely happy being single, wasn't looking for anyone, but am also extremely happy now!

snowwonder · 21/01/2007 15:07

i have been single 18 months, quite like being on my own but feel ready to meet someone as well but dont know if i ever want to be in another relationship again as they all seem to end...

BernieBear · 21/01/2007 17:38

About six years. Had a few flings, one of which resulted in ds. But nothing since then. Have to say I don't know where I would find the time/energy/inclination!!!!! Am content with my life as it is; although yes I do sometimes feel whistful for a hug/cuddle/affection. Friends can only give some much....

dancinggirl · 21/01/2007 18:32

One year ago tomorrow (after 19+ years together & 4 dcs.) Like to think one day Mr Darcy or similar will sweep me off my feet

Aimsmum · 21/01/2007 18:46

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SpaceCadet · 21/01/2007 18:47

a year.

snowwonder · 21/01/2007 19:02

where did you met, i love having my girls and glad i dont have to give them up at the weekends, but it does limit where i can go and socialise,

turquoise · 21/01/2007 19:14

Been officially single just under 2 years, but was unofficially alone for many years before that, as he was never there emotionally and barely around physically.
Couldn't fit in a full time relationship now, as I'm working and at uni as well as single mother to two children, but I do have a bit of a casual thing going with a lovely 'friend'

Aimsmum · 21/01/2007 19:20

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LittleSarah · 21/01/2007 19:20

Good for you turquoise!

I have been single for three years. I did have one 3/4 month thing in there but it wasn't anything serious. Since then not much but the odd very brief fling.

I like being single, and with uni and dd, friends and family, I can't imagine finding time for a man.

Still, if one came along, I'd make the effort. Probably.

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