I have been contemplating jumping back into the world of dating or joining some kind of app. This convinced me that dating is cancelled for my foreseeable future.
Don’t ever be afraid to lean on your friends – that’s what they’re for. They will share in your pain and embrace you in your eventual happiness. I’m a divorced, single mom, so I completely understand the utter emptiness that you feel in all of the sudden sleeping alone and not having that person that was always there. For me, it was terrifying, as all of my adult life I had had that person and all of the sudden, I had two tiny humans relying on me to make sure they were safe, healthy, happy and had the upbringing I wanted them to have.
It sucks for awhile, but I feel like you have to let it, and let yourself get all of that suck out before you can start to build back up. Be alone and let yourself find some things about yourself that you never knew. For me, it was learning that I didn’t need someone to do all of the household chores for me…that I was totally capable of using tools, fixing things, doing yard work, etc. As it turned out, I really loved it and it made me feel proud and more complete than I had felt the day before.
We are all growing humans, and through each of our relationships we change just a little bit. If we end up outside of that relationship, I truly believe that we have grown just the right amount to bring us safely into the next part of life that’s in store for us.
Best wishes to you, girl. One day at a time.
Couldn’t agree more! I’m older than a lot of you (I think), but I don’t do the whole “meet for drinks” thing or even spend days texting someone that I don’t know. I want to go to dinner and I want conversation. If it feels good and I feel a connection, eventually I’ll throw out or accept the “hey, do you want to grab a drink”…but for me, that doesn’t come first.
I picked up my (then) manfriend from the airport after being in S. Africa for two weeks and got yelled at for not being closer to the door he was coming out of. I feel ya. People are mean.
Can confirm – saunas 100% work; will even make a hangover the next morning
non-existent if you go in while still drunk (with adultier adult supervision).
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skol!
I have a girl crush on Jenny and I don’t care who knows it.
Edina….Minnesota?
weekly is much preferred for my cold, lonely heart.
I have been contemplating jumping back into the world of dating or joining some kind of app. This convinced me that dating is cancelled for my foreseeable future.
Vikings v. Bears game! SKOL baby!
Please fix this.
Sincerely,
Everyone
couldn’t agree more….we’ll take this one, too!
Serial ghoster right here!
Don’t ever be afraid to lean on your friends – that’s what they’re for. They will share in your pain and embrace you in your eventual happiness. I’m a divorced, single mom, so I completely understand the utter emptiness that you feel in all of the sudden sleeping alone and not having that person that was always there. For me, it was terrifying, as all of my adult life I had had that person and all of the sudden, I had two tiny humans relying on me to make sure they were safe, healthy, happy and had the upbringing I wanted them to have.
It sucks for awhile, but I feel like you have to let it, and let yourself get all of that suck out before you can start to build back up. Be alone and let yourself find some things about yourself that you never knew. For me, it was learning that I didn’t need someone to do all of the household chores for me…that I was totally capable of using tools, fixing things, doing yard work, etc. As it turned out, I really loved it and it made me feel proud and more complete than I had felt the day before.
We are all growing humans, and through each of our relationships we change just a little bit. If we end up outside of that relationship, I truly believe that we have grown just the right amount to bring us safely into the next part of life that’s in store for us.
Best wishes to you, girl. One day at a time.
I’m from Minnesota and I’m not scared to drink alone….no one’s judging me that way
Couldn’t agree more! I’m older than a lot of you (I think), but I don’t do the whole “meet for drinks” thing or even spend days texting someone that I don’t know. I want to go to dinner and I want conversation. If it feels good and I feel a connection, eventually I’ll throw out or accept the “hey, do you want to grab a drink”…but for me, that doesn’t come first.
I don’t think so….he was a cargo ship guy. This one is in the Navy.
In other news, I need to spend less time on here.
I picked up my (then) manfriend from the airport after being in S. Africa for two weeks and got yelled at for not being closer to the door he was coming out of. I feel ya. People are mean.
Always be brave enough to try it…the worst they can say is no!
I think it was a medical mystery situation
Nothing worse than thinking you have a roaring case of appendicitis, only to find out you just have a lot of gas….
If someone grunted like they were lifting weights while sexing me I would nope the hell out of that situation.
I feel like we need Crick’s take on this….
Can confirm – saunas 100% work; will even make a hangover the next morning
non-existent if you go in while still drunk (with adultier adult supervision).