dating and relationships

  1. C

    It’s been 2 years... & I wish I could go back

    This month has already been emotional for me. 2 years ago I got pregnant around Valentine’s Day. I didn’t find out till March, but. Anyways. I haven’t had sex since I conceived my daughter in 2019. Not because it hasn’t been offered but, I have these huge parts of me that is still in love...
  2. F

    Help. I don't know what to do..

    Let me preface this with I (27 F). I have been a single mother for 3- almost 4 years. I got into a situationship about a week ago now... he (m30) is also a single parent. But I am concerned. He pays more attention to me and my "needs" than to his 2 girls. To me, that's a red flag. He also got...
  3. M

    Should I introduce to him formally to my kids or wait for the relationship to firm up better and then break the news?

    I 35 F a widow recently got intimate with my BIL(bereaved sisters husband), when I was on vacation in India. With holidays over I am back to my base country. I am still confused on what had transpired between us during those days and not quite sure what is in his mind and what will his further...
  4. D

    (18) (F) so i have a 1 year old daughter; are guys willing to date someone with a child…?

    i haven’t had luck with any guys coming to me about dating…only sex. i’m very close with this one guy, but he said he cannot date me because i have a child. i understand they don’t want another mans kid…i do. but i would really like to get back into dating and i just feel like no guy will want...
  5. D

    Plain given up on dating, but I don't feel too bad about it

    29 f with 2 boys :) I've tried dating, and man it never seems to work well. My last relationship seemed great, but halfway through I found it even 30 year old men still are afraid of commitment 🤦‍♀️ At this point I look forward to just laying in bed alone to watch and do whatever I want to...
  6. T

    Why does it seem like dating as a single parent is impossible?

    Hey y’all I’m knew here, dad of 2 boys. Is it just me or does it feel like dating as a single parent is nearly impossible? Trying to find someone who gets that you can’t make them the center of your universe because you have two little humans who depend you as well. I’ve been trying to get back...
  7. S

    Tips For Preparing Younger Kids Re: Your New S.O.?

    Hi all. I (M,45) am approaching the 6-month mark with a woman (43) I've been dating exclusively since late January. We've met adult members of each others' families, and I met her son (14) last week. All of the meetings have gone really well, and our respective families have been very accepting...
  8. I

    Friend 34F is considering having a baby with her ex 40’sM

    Hi everyone. I posted about this on r/relationships as I want sure where exactly this fit. My friend isn’t comfortable using Reddit and asked me to post for her. She’s considering a fairly unconventional idea so she can fulfill her dream of having children. You can view my other post for...
  9. A

    Need a different perspective. Live in Bf of 3 years now wants kids... But I don't

    I'm facing a dilemma as my younger boyfriend, whom I have a wonderful relationship with, has developed a desire to have children despite initially not wanting any when we met. I have two kids from a previous relationship who adore him, and our family dynamic seemed perfect. However, over the...
  10. A

    Accepted my fate that I am just a vessel for my kids and this lifetime will be spent living in the shadows. Single mother of 4, 30 y/o

    I am 30, soon to be 31. I have always considered myself to be the hopeless romantic type. Obviously, I have allowed my heart to lead my life….because I wanted to build a family and did not allow myself to really analyze the partner I chose to father my kids. In short, their father has always...
  11. I

    Giving up hope + preparing to be single forever

    40f w/ two kids (14,7). Divorced/separated 6 years. Followed by a 3 year relationship that ended about 15 months ago with an emotionally abusive man who was 15 years older. It was a toxic relationship and I’ve been spending the last year trying to figure how not to make the same mistakes and...
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