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Newly single at 35 and wanting children

10 replies

Dizzydizzyconfused · 05/09/2025 14:43

My last post explains where i am now. My ex partner is deeply troubled and has now decided that he can’t get better or fix his issues whilst being a partner to me.

I have a strong sense of self, I know that I am a good person, not a troll to look at, and I am a good partner.

I was hoping for some inspiration stories that will reassure me that my life isn’t over! I’ve had friends meet people in the last year and they are now engaged/having babies so I do know it’s possible!

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OhMaria2 · 05/09/2025 14:49

Would you solo parent? A friend from my nct group got tired of waiting for the right guy and did it herself.

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 05/09/2025 14:58

I met someone at 34 got pregnant on purpose at 35 and split at 36… lots can happen in the next few years but I have a lovely boy!! So much better to wait or be a solo mum by choice than to have a baby with a useless prick

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 05/09/2025 14:59

If I were you I would get my fertility levels checked, freeze eggs if need be and then spend the next year dating really intentionally

MissionaryMumtoOne · 05/09/2025 15:00

I met my DH at 35, married 37, and had DC 38, nearly 39. It wasn’t plan A, but I’m so glad I didn’t settle for the partner I had in my 20s or early 30s. Keep hoping and actively try to date who you are looking for.

JimmyGiraffe · 05/09/2025 15:01

My first marriage went spectacularly wrong when I was 35. Quite by chance I met my second husband 6 months later. And that was 20 years ago!

9ctself · 05/09/2025 17:01

Just started dating a single mum who is 34 and i def would settle with her and she wants more kids too so why not?

i am 37

KellyJonesLeatherTrousers · 05/09/2025 17:31

I was newly single at 33, met someone at 34 who I married at 35, first child at 36 and a second at 39.

Either way, you are out of a relationship that was never going to make you happy so focus on that win for now!

Fluffypotatoe123987 · 05/09/2025 18:05

Theres lots of men on bumble desperate for having kids. Ive had to reject loads because they want kid's and i dont

Thingyfanding · 05/09/2025 18:16

Agree with pp. A lot of eligible men looking to have children on bumble!

TennisLady · 05/09/2025 18:20

Get Some fertility tests if you can. I met someone aged 34, married a couple years later and now aged 39 been TTC for over 2 years and nothing.

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