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FEELING A LITTLE BIT SCARED !!

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notnotnee · 15/10/2013 11:53

Hi

I am a 48 year old woman, attractive (so I am told), in good shape for my age BUT, I am feeling very anxious about being single again. My husband of 1 year (don't laugh) is leaving this weekend (my decision) and although I know its absolutely right, I am getting a little scared about being single at 48.

Is this normal to have these feelings or am I just being a poof ???

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Vivacia · 15/10/2013 12:02

As this is probably down to ignorance rather than malice, I would ask MN to delete this thread and start another one without the final seven words.

Granville72 · 15/10/2013 12:02

Perfectly normal. I felt the same when my marriage broke down, wondered how on earth I'd manage on my own, what the future would hold and being single and lonely.

I was actually lonelier in my marriage than I was on my own. Met someone else quite unexpected and we now have the most fantastic 1 year old boy.

Life is too short to be unhappy. You'll be absolutely fine Smile

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notnotnee · 15/10/2013 12:05

Apologies Vivacia. I just meant, Am I being a bit of a woos?? Sorry if it offended.
Granvile, life is too short to me miserable and I am sure, like you, I will be fine. Thank you

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Vivacia · 15/10/2013 12:10

Yep, I felt 90% sure you didn't mean to offend and meant "wuss", but that's part of the problem for those of us who are gay.

Is this helpful?
www.stonewall.org.uk/documents/homophobic_language_total.pdf

Anniegetyourgun · 15/10/2013 12:11

I doubt very much whether you'll notice it's a whole lot different than being single at 47.

Being single is the bee's knees. Being single is footloose, fancy free and available. Having control of the remote and the entire DVD collection. Having your mates round for an all-nighter. Holidaying when and where you want to (and having a bit of a fling when you get there, if that appeals). Deciding when and how you will decorate, whether you want a new sofa and what it should look like. Only your own mess to clear up.

Really, what's not to like?

Anniegetyourgun · 15/10/2013 12:13

Sorry for x-post, delete away by all means.

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notnotnee · 15/10/2013 12:19

Anniegetyourgun - You make it sound great. That has really helped. I am almost looking forward to it now. Thank you

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notnotnee · 15/10/2013 12:19

Again sorry for offending and thank you for the link. I will check it out.

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Anniegetyourgun · 15/10/2013 12:55

Good luck Smile

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