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The internet is so disgusting to single mum's and dating / in general

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Positivity111 · 07/04/2025 08:15

The internet towards dating single mums is so disgusting. As a single mother it's devaluing and to see other women validating these posts is crazy! What's everyone's views on relationships as a single mother or dating one?

Because in real life I don't see what online is saying, nor have I experienced guys trying to use me for sex. Am I delusional to think someone would genuinely want to spend their life with me as a single mum or is there a toxic culture online ?

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superplumb · 16/04/2025 11:31

starrynight009 · 07/04/2025 22:16

Yes the internet is vile to single mums. From people saying that single mums are easy, desperate, insane which is why they're single, second-hand goods and basically the cause of all issues in the entire world. Oh and they should stay single until their children are grown up so they don't attract paedophiles.

Whilst single dads raising their children are absolute heroes.

I try to avoid reading anything about single mums because it's so toxic.

I was a single mum for a while, I'm not anymore as I met a wonderful single dad and we've been together for years now. He's showing me what a good, healthy relationship is and he's my child's dad as far as they're concerned. I hope he'll be my life-long partner so yes, I am glad I dated again.

I found being a single parent made me far less desperate and far fussier than some of my childless single friends. The stereotypes are nonsense but sadly I suspect the hatred stems from the fact women have always been seen as...well you know whats...if they aren't virgins whilst single, which single mothers clearly aren't. It's disappointing that particular attitude still lingers.

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Where did you meet your current partner

starrynight009 · 17/04/2025 07:58

Opps replied twice

starrynight009 · 17/04/2025 07:59

superplumb · 16/04/2025 11:31

Where did you meet your current partner

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Hi! He lives in my village and I actually met him out on a walk. Fell for his dog first. I have a couple of friends who have met lovely men on Bumble. It's the dating app where only women can message first, which makes it feel less intimidating I imagine.

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