Anyone out there not able to TTC as they are single?

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I'm approaching 35. Long term single now. I'd really like a baby but struggling to meet anyone despite trying all the suggested things such as OLD, gym, going out etc.

I've just logged onto facebook to see another pregnancy announcement. I sometimes hear about people feeling sad when seeing pregnancy announcements when TTC, but what about the women who would love to TTC, but don't get the opportunity?

I feel like my feelings are similar to that of someone who may be struggling with infertility, in terms of the intense sadness, pangs of jealously, feelings of 'why not me?'. But it adds another dimension to it when you really want to be trying, but can't because you can't even get past a 1st date in some cases and into a relationship. And when the months are passing by and you don't even know if you'll ever have the chance to try?

I wouldn't go alone for lots of reasons including financial.

But is there anyone out there who can relate? Or stories of people who did relate but then met someone and went on to conceive?

I understand in a way. I am lucky enough to have a partner but feel too old to have a child even though I am probably still able too. It's very hard.

It's definitely tough OP. I'm 39 and spent years caring for my Mum, so ended up putting my own life on hold for a long time. Wasn’t really a choice as such. My friends are all long settled down, most of them with children. I feel like the menopause is looming round the corner. Feeling rather invisible to men, so not likely to get a partner any time soon. OLD seems to be full of men who are far too young, or far too old. Guess I'm just at an awkward age where most decent men around my own age are settled down