How can I meet somebody?

[Ontheroadagain10]

I'm 25 years old lone parent working fulltime and studying part time with a 5 year old DD. Obviously this keeps me very busy. I've been single for 2 years now (and completely sexless for 1 year ). I've been very happy on my own concentrating on what's important however I'm growing a little lonely now- I'd like to meet someone and have the opportunity to have a proper family unit. I'm finding this difficult as I'm so used to my routine with my DD and can't see how I'd have the time for a third person in the scene or who would even be interested when I have so little time to give. It also worries me how I'd even meet someone? Online dating is not for me and I don't feel I have enough of a social circle to meet people often, let alone meet the man of my dreams (cringe).

I feel like i'm old beyond my years and already past it! Surely my life will not be sexless for all eternity?!
Does anyone have any tips or stories of meeting their partners that may make feel a bit more positive?

Why is online dating not for you? To be honest it sounds perfect in your situation.

I seem to be majorly fussy looking online and haven't found anyone I'd like to meet- I don't think I'd be like this meeting face to face in a natural environment. I don't feel like I can tell what a person is like from an online profile. Plus I'm quite shy when meeting people so to meet someone one on one that I've never met before would just be excruciating for me. All I envision is awkward silences and having nothing in common.

Ok, I know what you are saying. You would speak to someone on the phone a number of times before meeting them - you would get a feel if they are for you or not. You say you don't have much spare time so you wouldn't be able to take up a new hobby or have lots of nights out with friends.

I'm not a fan of OLD, but its so easy to get chatting to people. An hour on Tinder and I could have say 5 matches.... a night out with friends and I might get chatting to one person if that!!