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Help me back on the horse!

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DoubleEspressoForMe · 26/08/2026 15:51

Ok. So I've been single and very much single at that for 6 years since my marriage ended. And before that had been with him since I was 17!

I am woefully sexually inexperienced, despite being in my late 30s. I've not really looked for dating opportunities, but suddenly someone has come into my life out of the blue.

I feel I have never done this as an adult! Which I suppose I haven't really. Can anyone offer my support and advice after basically being a nun all this time 🤣🙈

OP posts:
NoCommentingFromNowOn · 26/08/2026 16:16

6 years? Rookie numbers.

It will all come back to you, honestly. Have fun!

DoubleEspressoForMe · 26/08/2026 16:36

@NoCommentingFromNowOn its less the years being single, more the I've not done dating since I was 17 🤣 so am actually a complete rookie, which scares me most.

OP posts:
mbonfield · 26/08/2026 16:42

The person who has just entered your life may have some suggestions?

I think that the easiest advice would be to take it slowly at your pace.

It will all come back sooner than you think given the right circumstances.

Good luck.

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