Hand hold - petrified to be single and alone

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End it with DP of 6 and half years. This will be the first time living on my own and being financially burdened without any help.

I'm petrified I'm going to become lonely and the nights will pull me into a dark depression of some sort. I've never lived on my own, albeit I've always been independent prior to my LTR.

Advise on how to live happily on your own whilst going through a separation.

Thank you

I have found it to be hugely freeing. Do you have dc? I have found I have to make more of an effort to get out in the evenings when I might feel lonely and not just get drunk but I have actually really enjoyed being completely independent and able to look after myself.

Thanks for commenting. No DC, so it will just be me and my pup. Which I guess will make things easier but will remind me of him. We will be co-parenting per se the pup to some degree. How that'll work out I don't know!

It's the best feeling. Do whatever you want. I read a ton of books and stayed home. Others want to get back on the scene. Eat what you like, when you like. Look after yourself and enjoy it.

This.

I’ve loved how healthy my life has become since the end of my last relationship and ExDP moving out. More time for exercise, healthier meals, fewer snacks in the cupboard.

Also, the flat is much tidier and I sleep better with the bed to myself.

Make the most of being single, I say! 😊

When my 23 year relationship ended I was terrified of being on my own and jumped into a rebound which was 2.5 years of crap and drama.

Now been single 4 years and I absolutely love it. I can’t imagine being in a full on relationship ever again and certainly never want to cohabitate. I love my own space , my peace, doing what I want when I want.

For me, building a friendship circle has been the best thing and I’m never lonely.