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baby0684 · 31/08/2015 19:04

I went on a single with kids camping event this weekend. I absolutley loved it.
The thing is I put my neck on the line (heart) for the 1st time in, god 7 years. And was shot down.
There was a group of us all chatting, I have slept with minimal amount of people, Ive not had sex for over 4.5 years.

Please tell me it gets better. I have been single for so long, with 2 children. I find it hard to get out and date.

I want to be with someone long term.

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springydaffs · 31/08/2015 19:12

How did you put your heart on the line? Sorry, couldn't work that out from your op

ohmyeyebettymartin · 31/08/2015 19:14

Did you like someone and it wasn't reciprocated? If so then I say well done you for putting it out there.

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baby0684 · 31/08/2015 19:17

Was talking to guy, and we seemed to be clicking, and was sooooooo nervous. And while it was just me and him, I said that i 'liked him'.

He was very polite about it, and said thankyou for saying it as it must have taken some guts, but he was sorta already with someone.

Im just thinking that was a nice way to say he wasnt interested

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Aramynta · 31/08/2015 19:42

It's odd that he was at a singles event and mingling when he was already with someone. Unless he was a wing man.

Sorry it was a bit shit OP. Don't let it knock your confidence though - at least he was polite about it.

Thanks
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baby0684 · 31/08/2015 19:56

Thats just why im thinking he just said it to be nice.

Its not really a meeting up to get into new relationships, its just sometimes hard when you go camping and everyone is in couples.

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Reubs15 · 31/08/2015 22:14

Don't let it knock your confidence. Keep putting yourself out there. You'll meet the right person when you least expect it

spudlike1 · 31/08/2015 22:20

Well done ...keep going ..just be yourself

Cabrinha · 01/09/2015 01:11

It's not odd, it's not a dating event. I've got a boyfriend but he's quite a new one, is currently working away for a few months, doesn't have kids... I'd still go to a Single With Kids event! It's primarily just providing a group of people to do things with.

OP, he could well have been seeing someone.

But you have to toughen up Flowers and think 'so what' if it's a kind brush off? We can't fancy everyone. You don't fancy everyone you meet either, even if you like them.

It's hard when your confidence is low, but it really is just life, and it will get easier in time!

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