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Anybody loving not having a man around?

4 replies

Wildflowe · 31/05/2019 14:24

Hi ladies,

I've just come out of a relationship, which is still very raw so just wanting to hear of some positives to bringing up your children without a man. I've been hurt too many times now so just going to concentrate on my two littles ones and hopefully have a stress free life! 🤞🏻 xx

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hellsbellsmelons · 31/05/2019 14:41

I love being single but my DD is 21 now.
ExH left when she was 11.
It was fine without him.
She did go off the rails though.
Didn't fully get back on them until 16 and now she's a lovely human being.
I have had a few other BF but been single over a year now and love it.
Eat what I want, when I want.
No-one to ever explain myself to.
No grubby clothes on skiddy pants.
Watch what ever I like on TV.
No cooking unless I really want to.
Bed to myself.
Nice tidy bathroom.
No floordrobe!
Plenty of time for friends and family.
Go out a lot.
Away for weekends a lot.
It's sooooo much better.

For you, there will be no conflicting parenting in your home.
Steady rules and a calmer atmosphere.

Good luck and make sure you look after yourself!

Needtobuildabridge · 31/05/2019 16:11

The above ^ plus

Nobody to anwer to
No worries about potential confrontation when I get home.

However my absolute favourite thing is, I buy only the food I want to eat and nobody eats the last of anything before me! 😀

nevernotstruggling · 31/05/2019 16:33

Nothing gets fucked up. Plans go ahead things get done. My bestie and I are both line parents now we have 4 little ones between us. We go on holiday together and days out all the time and everyone pulls their weight. Kids are happy and secure x

Mycatatetherat · 31/05/2019 16:39

I honestly can't think of any negatives to be honest. Especially as they get a little older, teach them to be responsible and trustworthy so you can relax and do your own thing rather than run around after them. I love being a single parent!

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