I am a 26 year old single mom of a 9 year old. I have had a really rough time getting over my daughter's father. He has not been a great boyfriend or father to either of us but yet I still can't seem to get over him. We have broken up over the years and been apart for long periods of time, but for some reason I keep finding myself back with him. I am now at a point where I know I need to move on but I am not sure how. I really have only dated one guy other than my daughter's father but all he did was drive me back to him. Since I have never really dated anyone else I don't know how to put myself out there to meet people. I am a very outspoken person on every other aspect of life but when it comes to talking to new people I shy away from it. What can I do to get past this so I can move on with my life? Any suggestions?
2006-09-08 07:18:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I was in a similar situation. I dated only a few men before I met the (now) father of my two kids. We had a struggling relationship and after I had our second child he disappeared while I was still in the hospital. I never went back to him or even wanted to but I also did not date anyone for 20 years. Now my kids are grown and both out on their own and i had found myself lonely and wanting to have a man in my life again. I met a wonderful man on the Internet and we have been together for 5 months. I found the Internet was an easy way to meet people from all different walks of life and also it was easier to "talk" to them and get to know them. Give it a try. It doesn't always work out right away though.... just like in person, you'll meet some idiots along the way. The sites at tangowire.com are a great start.
Good luck to you.
2006-09-08 07:35:25 · answer #1 · answered by Cheryl K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to be by yourself for awhile. Give yourself time to figure out what you want. You probably go back to the ex since it's your comfort zone.
It's hard to start over again. But, when you least expect it, someone will come into your life, and you'll wonder why you wasted your time on your ex. A great place to meet people is in the gym, and the bonus is, you'll feel better about yourself. Or try a church. It wouldn't hurt.
2006-09-08 07:33:40 · answer #2 · answered by seeya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go out with your friends you will meet somebody new believe me and if you dont know them get your friends to introduce you to them even if they dont know them .put yourself out there girl .you are never going to meet anybody staying home ok? Good luck to you and I hope you find somebody really good for you.
2006-09-08 07:36:01 · answer #3 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋