How to be happy alone

[Jupiter202020201]

Hello
I’m just looking to hear from fellow single parents or single people in general really about how you coped being on your own for a long period of time?
I am choosing this because I suffered severe PND after the birth of my daughter and it brought to light a lot of things about myself that I’d like to work on before I even consider another relationship.
I’ve been single for two years now and I’m mostly ok but I do really miss having that closeness with someone sometimes and I do feel so lonely.
Any advice on this or how you’ve managed to feel secure and confident by yourself would be nice to hear

Knowing I don't have to put up with being cheated on is very relieving. When did your PND clear up?

That’s true!
I wouldn’t say it has cleared up really, it’s got better slowly over time but I still have some bad days. I’m just not ready and I know I’m not. But I do miss having a close connection to someone and sometimes it gets me down

Have a close connection with someone, then. Find yourself a friend that you can have that with. Someone you can effectively "date" but... As a friend.

It's amazing that you are recognising how you aren't currently ready for a relationship and are taking time for yourself.