I've been a single mother for several years now. There's a mutual acquaintance who has been in a terribly toxic marriage for quite some time. He recently confided in me that he's separated from his spouse. Over the years, I've come to know him as a genuinely kind-hearted person. I couldn't help but feel a connection with him, although I did not shared my feelings with him because I believe in healing first and I was unsure if he had healed. However, he recently mentioned that he's found someone wonderful who fulfils all his criteria. I'm genuinely happy for him, but I must admit, I felt a bit "ouch". I also wonder if it might have been wiser for him to take more time to heal and reflect after the separation from his long-term marriage. Of course, I understand that everyone's journey is unique, and it's not my place to judge. May God bless him. I just needed to share my feelings today and could use a virtual hug or two. I am ok for the m...

Why not? I'm asking genuinely. It makes sense to me 😅 October 02, 2023 at 11:11PM

“Self-identifying”. Yikes. You wouldn’t try asking ‘self-identifying’ gay people or ‘self-identifying’ straight people because you know that’s wrong. But us, gotta pathologise that shit. Maybe start by actually just treating us as adults who have a legitimate orientation? Edit: also, did this post get mod approval? Where is your ethics clearance? In fact, who is your tutor because I have half a mind to contact them about you conducting research without ethical approval plus you are clearly not keeping your data confidential if other people in these comments can see the names of your participants! October 01, 2023 at 11:12PM

What brings you here? :) we're glad to have you! October 01, 2023 at 11:07PM

Being misunderstood in society. This is more or less prominent depending on which culture you come from: being told you are “incomplete” or “weird” because “you’re not married and have no children at your age.” It does feel ostracizing at times. October 01, 2023 at 12:15AM

Any advice? Games, quiz, anything outside the box? Submitted October 01, 2023 at 12:16AM Any advice?Games, quiz, anything outside the box?

So I 20M, want to get back into dating after getting out of a 3 year relationship back in march, but I’m having problems meeting new people. I took a year off school, so I’m currently at home working. I’ve been using dating apps, but nothing ever goes anywhere with those. I was just wondering if anyone new any good ways to get out somewhere and talk, because im much better at that then just texting people and nothing else. Submitted September 30, 2023 at 12:13AM So I 20M, want to get back into dating after getting out of a 3 year relationship back in march, but I’m having problems meeting new people. I took a year off school, so I’m currently at home working. I’ve been using dating apps, but nothing ever goes anywhere with those. I was just wondering if anyone new any good ways to get out somewhere and talk, because im much better at that then just texting people and nothing else.