How soon did it take you all to move on and start dating again after a relationship breakdown. I left an abusive relationship 5 months ago (together 10 years - my whole adult life! and a 3 yr old DD) although I feel emotionally i left the relationship a long long time ago.
Anyway I'm feeling my life is so monotonous at the moment, if im not looking after my DD, im studying a lot for my PhD or working. And Im feeling so fed up and lonely. Im 29 and feel like all my friends are settled down with marriage or kids and struggling to go out and socialise which is really getting me down.
So, i signed up to a dating website, which seems like a minefield!! Ive been in the same relationship for 10 yrs I havent got a clue! I feel I am far too fussy , is it too early to be doing this? Ive been talking to someone who seems nice and has asked me on a date next weekend! Which I am slightly panicking about, will people I know judge me? Any advice / stories would be greatly appreciated.