Meet the Other Phone. Child-safe in minutes.

Meet the Other Phone.
Child-safe in minutes.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Relationships

Mumsnet has not checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. If you need help urgently or expert advice, please see our domestic violence webguide and/or relationships webguide. Many Mumsnetters experiencing domestic abuse have found this thread helpful: Listen up, everybody

Is this the right place for someone who would love a relationship but has no idea how to get one? Help required!

4 replies

gilmoregirl · 22/04/2012 00:09

Hello

I have been single for five years. Not so much as a mild flirtation let alone a date in that time.

It suddenly dawned on me that I am 38 and if I do not do something about it I am going to remain single forever as I already feel a bit like a bitter old spinster....

A few weeks ago I finally took the plunge and signed up for on line dating.

Three weeks in and actually feel less positive as can feel the tumble weed blowing over my dusty profile.

As a single parent with VERY little support the last five years have just flown by as I use most of my energy just surviving day to day. But I have often felt very down and lonely and actually more so now that I "put myself out there" and no one actually wants me

Hard not to think what on earth is wrong with me?

How do people my age with children meet partners and get married? Just seems impossible to me right now Sad

OP posts:
izzyizin · 22/04/2012 03:23

You've come to the right board and you should try this thread, honey. Dive in, the water's always warm even when the men aren't hot www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/1454238-The-Dating-Thread-Part-12-How-NOT-to-lose-the-will-to-live-Sense-of-humour-essential

Ask the experts to polish your profile and give it a makeover that'll bring frogs prince charming hopping running in your direction Grin

izzyizin · 22/04/2012 03:25

Doh!! Knew there was something I should have clicked on: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/1454238-The-Dating-Thread-Part-12-How-NOT-to-lose-the-will-to-live-Sense-of-humour-essential

gilmoregirl · 22/04/2012 17:58

thank you izzy!

OP posts:
nkf · 22/04/2012 18:00

I will be watching this with interest though I'm inclined to think I might just plump for the sad old lady option.

New posts on this thread. Refresh page