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What’s the alternative to OLD??

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Gamma5 · 27/02/2022 17:01

I’ve written recently about my experience with online dating, being a single working mum of two. I’ve been single for two years. Yes, I understand that others, unfortunately, may have been single much longer. Yes, I know that I may - or may not - bump into someone awesome when I least expect it. Who knows. But I still want to keep trying. I do believe that among 6 billion people, there is someone out there I will connect with. But… I don’t know how to do it. A bit of context: I work from home. My ex lives abroad and my parents are far away, so the kids are always with me except some holidays when the ex gets them. I do have a babysitter so try to get out at least once a week in the evening with friends, or very occasionally on dates from online dating - and as typically that’s a waste of time and money, it’s usually a disappointing experience. I work with the US, so my mornings are pretty flexible. Now with the Covid situation being better, I’ve been thinking of actually getting out somewhere where to meet people - and men - with similar interests. I am thinking of joining the gym in the mornings, maybe volunteering somewhere… What else could I do? Are there any groups or activities for singles with kids?

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Whatwouldscullydo · 27/02/2022 17:05

Posting for answers here too if that's OK op

Everyone On the school run I meet is married and no one stands around to chat any nore cos covid...

Customers are out I hardly serve anyone under 60 and I'm.old but not ready to remind myself what's coming yet 🤣

RAOK · 27/02/2022 17:08

Speed dating? My friends who hate OLD do that.

Knutface · 27/02/2022 17:15

Frankie Boyle had a joke about people dating in their 40s - they were resigned to dating ex’s, a joke but in my experience true. Other than that it is OLD. I am in my 40s, have kids and work I don’t have time to gad about on the off chance that I will meet a decent man. Who does?

On the plus side, OLD shows you candidates that you probably wouldn’t get the opportunity to meet in real life.

Simonjt · 27/02/2022 17:19

I used a dating agency, the initial meeting with the agency is a bit awkward, but it was a very positive experience, they could either add you to the pool where you could ‘swipe’ on others, or you could do the whole matchmaker service where you are only shown the profiles of people they think will suit you and vice versa.

frozendaisy · 27/02/2022 17:27

If you work from home, could you make the leap to move closer to your parents to help with the kids and they might have a ready made social circle for you to introduce yourself into.

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