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A bit crest fallen

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Callsaspadeaspade10 · 27/03/2025 20:59

Hi everyone. I last posted asking should I give my partner one last chance after 5 years. Thanks for all your advice. I have sent him a final text telling him we are over and blocked him. Part of me feels sad about it but I know that’s normal. He lives very close by which is very awkward. Now I find I’m concerned about being 50 and never meeting anyone again. At my age there are slim pickings out there. I don’t look my age and take care of myself but I wish I could change my mindset and say to hell with men! I’ve been married twice. I suppose it will take time to adjust to single life. Why are we conditioned to think we should have a partner? I have my daughter and dog, great parents and a couple of good friends. That should be enough. I’m not even that interested in sex tbh. Probably the menopause has done that. It’s the companionship I’m a bit scared of never having again. A bit of fear that there is no one else out there for me. I know I’m being pathetic and need to work on myself. Maybe I’m just a bit scared now. Reality is setting in.

OP posts:
FidosMum84 · 27/03/2025 21:08

I don’t think you need to say to hell with men. Being single is better than being with someone who doesn’t want to be there for you.
Give yourself some time and you never know what might happen.

TwistedWonder · 27/03/2025 21:13

Build a life around yourself. Work out what you enjoy and expand your circle so that your life is full without a man.

Decide what you want from life and spend some time single finding that life. You’re only 50 - there’s a lot of years left to be happy

MoreChocPls · 27/03/2025 21:15

My mum is dating again after many years….if an 80+ year old can, there’s hope for you! Don’t give up!

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