Feeling low. Friday night and I’m on my own again

[IcecreamSundays]

Just that really. 29, single and all my friends are coupled up.

This is a regular occurrence. I know I’m being a negative nelly. I feel as though life is slipping away and I’m always just on my own.

You’ve got so much life ahead of you - truly. I’ve got to meet a train now but I’m sure others will be along to say helpful things.

I very much felt that way in my late twenties. I met a man I liked. I married him and I'm now divorced. I'm single again at 43 but now I don't care. Maybe it's bio clock?

You'll meet someone. Just don't settle. Be picky and in the meantime try and enjoy life. You're young. Focus on you and your job, house, new friends, hobbies whatever. It'll fall into place.

On a more practical note... What you up to? I'm going to ring some mates when Ds in bed and watch some grey's anatomy on prime. Sat in garden with glass 🍷 right now. Life is good. Enjoy the small things x

Thank you 😊. It’s nice to know there are people here to talk to. I am having a wine and choosing something to watch. My garden doesn’t have the sun on it anymore but it’s still warm. I might take my book out instead

I was single from 25 to 32. I spent so many Saturday nights alone. Actually thinking about it there were many weekends alone. Sometimes if work had been busy or I had gone out during the week it was fine - sometimes it was just a bit shit.

So I get you. You need to plan at least one social event every weekend. Travel to catch up with old friends. Join a club (I know, I know, it is trite but it does work).

And right now you need to treat yourself whether it's a bath and pamper or a takeaway and a box set.

It can be crap - but it makes you resilient and you won't put up with any old crap because you can know you can do this stuff alone.

Cheers

What you reading?

I’m reading Sophia. It’s great, if not a little heavy on the facts. cheers mumsnetters. Thank you for listening to me. I need to just sleep this one off and stop feeling so darn sorry for myself

I'm sat here with a meal for one on my own tonight, kids in bed! When you read the boards on here and you see just how awful and sad some people are, you realise that sometimes being by yourself isn't so bad! Yes it's lovely to have a cuddle and comfort, but trust me, that will come to you! I was in a miserable relationship for 8 YEARS. I stuck it out, and settled and was so unhappy. Just because your friends are in relationships doesn't mean they're all that happy and enjoying their cosy loved up nights in.

l like that you're reading your book. Take this time of being alone to do the things YOU want to do. Learn things, go places you want to go, watch girlie movies and have pamper nights.

If you are wanting to meet someone, make sure you're proactive about it. Get on the dating apps, get out there and meet people. Be positive about it all. :) Who knows, this time next year you could be arguing with your man and wishing you were having a night on your own hahaha ;) x