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Feel so bloody alone!

40 replies

Itsallpointless · 07/09/2020 19:45

Just that really. Try to keep myself busy, but sometimes just hits me and I'm feeling very alone this last week.

Single 2 years, not necessarily looking for a relationship, just feel unwanted. A rubbish day today for some reason.

Anyone else?

OP posts:
Pilsy · 07/09/2020 19:47

Yes. All the time. Some days worse than others. Guess you have to remember there are some terrible relationships out there, being alone is often better, you just don’t know it.

Pilsy · 07/09/2020 19:47

New socks and a cup of tea helps Smile

madcow88 · 07/09/2020 19:48

I'm in a relationship and I feel really lonely. My partner is depressed and not wanted me for 6 months. Sending big hugs xx

roundandsideways · 07/09/2020 19:50

I feel like this at the moment. Ex got married on Friday, and while I would never want him back, I'm thoroughly pissed off that such an awful arse of a man has someone. It just puts a very sharp edge on how I feel

anotherdisaster · 07/09/2020 20:31

Big hugs from me also. I'm single too and even got stood up by someone yesterday which made me feel worse. Most of my friends are attached which makes it worse.
I also don't think I'm even that bothered about a relationship but its hard trying to fill your social time when everyone else is attached and the world is geared up for couples. Flowers

anotherdisaster · 07/09/2020 20:31

@roundandsideways its always the way. My horrible ex has had a serious girlfriend for over a year now. He's a complete d*ckhead but he gets someone and I don't. Life can be unfair.

Shayelle2009 · 07/09/2020 20:35

I’ve been single over 4 years now op. You kind of just have to push through the lonely bits x

Legallybleachblonde · 07/09/2020 20:47

I feel like this too! Everything feels a struggle at the moment. I have been single 3.5 years (exDH left for OW) and I try and keep positive but some days just don't feel it at all. Big hug to you OP.

Legallybleachblonde · 07/09/2020 20:53

And my Mum went into a care home 5 weeks' ago and not seen her since. We were close and always had a laugh and I would tell her about my man troubles! I zoom called her yesterday and I'm not even sure she knew who I was 😳

anotherdisaster · 07/09/2020 20:56

@Legallybleachblonde aww sorry to hear this. My Dad went into a care home recently. Devastating

Legallybleachblonde · 07/09/2020 21:00

@anotherdisaster I'm sorry to hear about your Dad, too. Yes, it is devastating. This virus needs to do one!

BuggerBognor · 07/09/2020 21:03

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Closetbeanmuncher · 07/09/2020 21:27

New socks and a cup of tea helps

Oooh would those new socks be fluffy bed socks by any chance @Pilsy?? 😍😀

I'm thoroughly pissed off that such an awful arse of a man has someone. It just puts a very sharp edge on how I feel

Totally understand that @roundandsideways but the upside was that it kept him out my hair which is always a bonus 😂

Single 9 years for me but I refuse to settle for the sake of being part of a couple.

The idea we create in our heads about how wonderful a relationship would be rarely play out irl.

Itsallpointless · 07/09/2020 21:29

Hello everyone and thanks for the replies, sorry to hear you're all having your ups n downs too, but also nice to know I'm not alone in the way I'm feeling.

Do understand the ex moving on bit, how do they get to 'have it all' when they've been shits?! Makes you feel worthless, well it does me anyway.

@Legallybleachblonde @anotherdisaster sorry to hear about your parents, it's a truly awful situationSad

Thanks again for your comments, you don't know how helpful they areSmile

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tunnocksreturns2019 · 07/09/2020 21:31

FlowersFlowers me too. I had the perfect DH, but he went and died.

ThePhoenixAndTheAshes · 07/09/2020 21:37

@BuggerBognor 'DH and I are pretty unhappy. I had some lonely times single, but being in a shitty relationship is worse. It’s often hard to see the positives either way.'

Same here. It's horrible being trapped in a bad relationship. It's so hard being lonely single or in a relationship.

Itsallpointless · 07/09/2020 21:38

@tunnocksreturns2019 I'm so sorry for your lossThanks

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CatRamsey · 07/09/2020 21:39

I've been single over 2 years now but I have no friends either so feeling really truly alone at the moment.

Although one of my cats is being quite lovely right now but that's becuase he knows he gets fed at 10.

Legallybleachblonde · 07/09/2020 21:49

We should write a list of all the positive things, no matter how small and refocus. Then with those positive thoughts, get to bed and start again tomorrow.

Legallybleachblonde · 07/09/2020 21:51

@tunnocksreturns2019 sorry for your loss, you poor thing X

DarkmilkAddict · 07/09/2020 22:00

There was a list of the positives on here not long ago, sorry I can’t remember the title. It went on for ages though!

Getting the whole bed to myself is a major one for me. I don’t think I could share again, but a nice man in the next room would be lovely.

purplefur · 07/09/2020 22:38

@Itsallpointless

Hello everyone and thanks for the replies, sorry to hear you're all having your ups n downs too, but also nice to know I'm not alone in the way I'm feeling.

Do understand the ex moving on bit, how do they get to 'have it all' when they've been shits?! Makes you feel worthless, well it does me anyway.

@Legallybleachblonde @anotherdisaster sorry to hear about your parents, it's a truly awful situationSad

Thanks again for your comments, you don't know how helpful they areSmile

They haven't had their karma yet -Don't worry it's coming. I believe Everything happens for a reason. You'll get your happy ever after.

We all have bad days. Tomorrow's a new start.

granadagirl · 07/09/2020 22:40

I was married for 9 yrs, H cheated when ds was 4.

11 yrs just me & ds, hated it at first. Got friendly with neighbour and used to go on holidays with kids together. I always thought she was a taker, can you drop me off he can you take me there, can I borrow.

Met a guy after 2 yrs decided to buy house together.
I had 3 bed house mortgaged, he rented.
17yrs on, I wish I’d of kept my house!
Relationship not as good, he as no kids
So doesn’t understand you would walk on fire for your kids.
You really only get to know them when you actually live with them 24/7 in a home environment
Not a holiday, completely different

I’m 63 now, not enough money in house for me to live in area I’ve lived for 38yrs after 50/50 split

Be careful what you wish for girls,

Anewchapter · 07/09/2020 23:55

I’ve been on my own for 4 years. My children are mostly independent and I’m starting to think I’m quite lonely and would like a special person in my life. The thing is, I’d really like an exclusive relationship to share life experiences, for evenings out, evenings in, holidays and all the nice stuff but without sharing my home, finances and the nitty gritty of every day life. My Aunt has had this set up with her partner (she’s now 81) for the last 40 years and I envy her having a lovely man in her life whilst retaining her independence. They both still have their own homes and the relationship has suited them both. Where oh where are all the like minded men?!

Leah9219 · 08/09/2020 01:52

On lovely iv felt the same lately, after spending so long I'm a toxic relationship in forgot how to make friends, I have a big family around me but they're all getting on with their own lives.. It's hard some times isn't it

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