Single and unsatisfied

[GettingFrustrated]

Ok, NC for this....

I've been single for nearly 3 years. The first year I was heartbroken after the end of an intense love affair, and the last two years I've dated a bit, but nothing serious (or sexual). I've found it very difficult as I'm a lone parent with zero support network so my opportunities for dating are very limited.

The issue is that I'm feeling more and more sexually frustrated and am starting to consider old friends as potential 'with benefits' candidates (not a realistic idea).

I've never had a one night stand before but wouldn't rule it out if I was attracted to someone instantly, though the idea of them makes me nervous.

Has anyone else been in this situation and found a solution?

This all depends on your personality, I'm afraid. 'Friends with benefits' only works if everyone can detach 'sex' emotionally from ideas of 'a relationship'... and you say it's not realistic so I'm guessing you're not one of those people. One night stands can be huge fun but - again - it depends entirely on your mentality. Some find it leaves them feeling cheap/used rather than energised/excited and, if that's how you'd feel, then avoid.

Sorry I can't supply a more constructive solution beyond the above dire warnings :) But keep the wolf from the door with some judicious RR usage & do everything you can to increase your social circle, find babysitters and so on.