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Desperately want to 'meet a man'

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LoafersOrLouboutins · 24/10/2014 22:11

Cringe because 'meet a man' is the kind of thing my DM would say.

I'm 32, have 2 DDs (ages 6 and 3) and divorced (ExDH is in Iran so not in the scene at all). Since my divorce I've had a FWB (fizzled out because he was too full on and wanted more from our arrangement-I'm done with having children!) and briefly dated a former colleague (Didn't work out due to distance). I would love to have a serious relationship but really struggle to meet men. Most of the men around my age are either very much still single and still going on Ibiza raving holidays or looking to settle down and start a family. Few want a serious relationship but no prospect of starting a family. I absolutely don't want anymore DC. I think an older man is the way to go.

The trouble is, where do I meet a man?! I'm wary of getting involved with colleagues and the men I meet on nights out aren't 'long term DP' material. I don't really fancy internet dating (I know I'm making this hard for myself). My DM suggested I join the local golf club (I don't play golf but they have a rather nice bar and socialising area) to meet a man. Is that really desperate? Would I look a bit odd? I've tried a wine circle before but everybody there was female!

Argh, I'm so desperate and no I should be fulfilled with my life and fabulous DDs but I would love a relationship Blush. Any suggestions very welcome!

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30somethingm · 25/10/2014 10:28

@Hesterton

"I can't believe someone just suggested joining UKIP to meet a man."

I didn't suggest that though did I! Lol. I said join a party if interested in politics and I pointed out that the Tories and UKIP happen to be the parties dominated by men.

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Simplesusan · 25/10/2014 11:05

That should be single men!

pinkfrocks · 25/10/2014 11:06

You are putting up lots of barriers.
And you shouldn't desperate. It will show and no man likes a desperate women.

Your life ought to be good as it is and a man would be an extra!

You're a bit young for the golf club scene and if you don't like or play golf it's just plain daft.

What else is in your life apart from work and kids?
Do you do any sport?
Could you- apart from golf?
Think tennis, badminton, walking, running- any of those grab you?

Language classes? Art classes? Drama societies? Choirs?
City meet ups?
Volunteering?

And yes, online dating.

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