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Moving on after a long term relationship when you've got kids

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GoingRoundInCircle · 13/04/2025 17:46

I split with my long term partner around 8 months ago, and although it was amicable and were still friends, heoved in very quickly and now lives with his new partner. We have two children who stay with him at weekends, so unless I make plans with friends I spend a lot of the weekends alone. I don't know if I'm ready to look for someone else yet, but at the same time I don't even know where I'd start, because the kids will always come first. I also don't like the idea of dating apps because they seem impersonal, which I know reduces my chances of meeting someone. Just looking for some advice really from anyone who has been in my situation.

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TheSilentSister · 13/04/2025 20:34

I get you OP. My exDH moved on real quick. I tried OLD but didn't work. As time goes by, I care less and less about a partner. However, I do miss the company, adult company, not sex. I don't know what the answer is. All my female friends are married or in relationships. Joining groups - wow, what are the chances of meeting someone you click with.
I honestly don't know the answer other than to find happiness in yourself and I'm still searching. I'm half way there as far as acceptance goes. I'm just wondering where the rest of my life will lead me.

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