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Finding love again

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ElephantInTheRooom · 15/09/2026 18:25

Has anyone managed to find love again as a single mum? I don’t know why but I can’t help but undateable now, which I know is silly as plenty of people do find love again, I don’t know why it feels different for me but it just does. Has anyone managed to meet someone again as a single mum? Did you find it put men off? (Not looking to hear from women telling me they wouldn’t date a parent thats totally valid but not what I’m asking)

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Yupstillhere · 15/09/2026 18:30

I've dated on and off for year as a single parent. Had one amazing relationship that sadly didn't last. Dated other chaps too. Plenty of them were lovely nice men. I'm friends with a few on Facebook who have gone on to marry/move in with someone else they met online, and those women have children. I don't think it's a big deal after a certain age, so guess it's partly age dependent. If you're in your twenties maybe it's a bit less likely. But even then I'm sure plenty of single parents do date. I don't think it put men off, I think most men expected a woman of my age to of had children plus I was dating via apps and they often have a tick box re have you had children etc.

ElephantInTheRooom · 15/09/2026 20:55

thats nice to hear, bumping to see if anyone else has found happiness again.

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