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What's online dating like in London for women in their late 30s who still want kids?

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istherehopeformeornot · 11/07/2020 20:02

I'm 38 and have been online dating in central Scotland for over 10 years (with a handful of shortish relationships in that time and a few years out for work reasons) but ultimately I'm still single. I've met lots of men who have really liked me but I've never felt any of them came anywhere near to being the right person for me. And while loads of men were contacting me in my late twenties and early thirties, there are far fewer contacting me now, leading me to despair slightly.

My friend reckons I've exhausted the local dating pool and thinks I should come to London (where she is) where there are more people from more varied backgrounds and I have to say I'm giving it some serious thought. Can anyone tell me though if, as a woman in my late 30s who still wants kids, I'm likely to get decent people contacting me or writing back to me? Or will it just be tumbleweed? What have your and your friends' experiences been like mumsnetters? Is there any hope?

Obviously I'm aware that Covid might scupper any plans but I need some sort of plan going forward on the offchance that dating is possible at some point in the nearish future!

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istherehopeformeornot · 14/07/2020 10:59

Thanks redheadedafro - no I don't think I will be happy on my own long term to be honest. I have been very happy being single in my younger years but that's partly because there is hope you will find someone to support you and go through life with. I don't have self-esteem issues but still feel life will be very difficult with no close relationships other than my friends.

Flyingagainstreason - yes it's been getting steadily worse with every passing year for me too.

Treadlightly3 - that's very encouraging! I couldn't care less about height to be honest and never have done. Quite happy to go out with someone smaller if we connect. Congratulations on finding your fiance and having your lovely DS!

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TreadLightly3 · 14/07/2020 23:44

@istherehopeformeornot I would defo suggest you move to London to access a bigger pool of men - you sound lovely and I’m sure you’ll strike it lucky when you least expect it 🍀

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