Overwhelming urge to be single

[SuzieQ10]

For no reason.
I love my DH and generally we have a happy life together.

But I just have this strong feeling suddenly that being single would be exciting, fun and that I am missing out.

How ridiculous. It would be the worst time to be single and I have DC with my DH who has done nothing wrong.

Maybe it's just sex. Maybe I miss the excitement of meeting and sleeping with someone new (not that it happened many times) the thrill.

Anyone else?? Will this feeling blow over?

@StormBaby

I absolutely adore my DH, he’s the best, but even I think if we split up I am never settling down again. I just can’t be bothered. I will live alone in a cottage with my dogs and do crochet 🤣

YES YES YES

I already know this too- no more men for me

@crochetmonkey74 🤣
I also know that if it doesn’t work with this one, it won’t work with any, so I just won’t bother.
The thought of the peace is quite seductive.

@SuzieQ10

For no reason. I love my DH and generally we have a happy life together.

But I just have this strong feeling suddenly that being single would be exciting, fun and that I am missing out.

How ridiculous. It would be the worst time to be single and I have DC with my DH who has done nothing wrong.

Maybe it's just sex. Maybe I miss the excitement of meeting and sleeping with someone new (not that it happened many times) the thrill.

Anyone else?? Will this feeling blow over?

I think it will one you get the excitement you crave from elsewhere (like doing a hobby). Also, the grass really isn't greener unless you are in your early 20s and are having fun in a houseshare with like minded friends. The stories about online dating are horrendous. There are many weird or violent men out there that are single after their partners have left them. There's lots of men out there too that I'm sure are lovely but have tons of baggage or responsibility.

Second the hobby idea. I was suddenly single after a LTR the thing that brought me the most joy was throwing time into hobbies & travelling a lot. Dating on the other hand was absolutely dreadful.

Its all well and good everyone suggesting hobbies but for me personally the excitement from hobbies doesnt come close to the fire from a new relationship and yes I have tried different hobbies(Dancing,acting,martial arts,running,gardening,choir singing etc).

@Woolwichgirl I guess it depends entirely on why someone is craving being single - if it's not so much about the person they're with but rather that they're craving independence and opportunities then hobbies can do that. If they want to be single because they crave better sex and passion then most hobbies probably won't!

I absolutely adore my DH, he’s the best, but even I think if we split up I am never settling down again. I just can’t be bothered. I will live alone in a cottage with my dogs and do crochet

Ditto. But I'll add knitting too.