I have a 2 year old DD. Her father left me when I told him I was pregnant however it did continue on and off until about August last year. So I have been fully single for a year.
I have been feeling more and more like I would like to start dating. I would like the company, sex, friendship - all the gubbins that goes with a nice relationship.
My relationship history has been a bit rubbish. I have gone from long term relationship to another with often not much time in between and because I suffered from self esteem issues I often just "went" with guys who took an interest in me and would stay in the relationship for longer than I actually wanted to.
I've had ALOT of counselling over the last year, and feel I have dealt with a lot of my issues as to why I did this and would like to think that I have changed in that I will, in particular, be more assertive. I know I have changed a lot, I am more assertive and stick up for myself all the time now. I have got rid of a lot of toxic people in my life and recognise the signs. I am however really worried that I will just end up meeting some shitbag who will treat me badly again.