Single parent of teenagers....

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...it’s a funny time.
They are often out with friends or at home on computer consoles etc, as is the norm for teenagers.
I just feel a bit lonely I guess. A bit inbetweeny. They still need me to be pretty present but they are also quite independent when it comes to entertaining themselves.
I guess I wouldn’t normally notice as much but Christmas holidays are weird, especially when family aren’t near and friends have their own family stuff. I’ve felt quite alone!! Even with two teens.
We do always have dinner together but other than that they just want to do their own thing.
I guess I need to get a life 😉

I’m sure I’ll get used to this change.

I suppose I’m normally so busy with work to notice too much!

Mine has moved out this year, so it was just me.
It's different, but not bad different.

I’m trying not to think about that! Obviously it will happen and I will survive 😁

The most conversation i get out of my teenager is "whats for dinner" or "can i have a couple of quid"....isnt it great to be needed

I'm acutely aware of it this year. I've spent the whole holiday on the sofa on my own. I've had to physically encroach on their space if I've wanted any company. They aren't seeing their dad anymore for the first year either so I can't go out and socialise properly too. It's been a bit of a plod this Christmas. I don't have any family, it's just me and the kids. And they're not arsed!

I’m glad it’s not just me, although I’m sorry you have to feel this way too!
I can go out, I can meet friends if I want to, when they have time, but I’m missing the ‘family’ time bit. We did have Christmas away with their older sibling but it really was only one day. I am dragging them down to my sisters tomorrow for NY and we are taking them all out for dinner just because we want to see them! When they are present they are fantastic company. So funny. Oh I don’t know, I know it’s normal, I just don’t like it!
It just feels like a monumental ask when I try to do something together.....or it costs a fortune!

I can’t wait till mine are teens so they are more independent and give me some space!!