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I just split with ex and have a child, where's the best way to find someone new?

textbook
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edited 23 August 2020 at 2:09PM in MoneySaving dads
i split with ex and we have a child. Any dating tips and where to go to meet someone new?





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  • GDB2222
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    Good morning, Mr Troll. Happy Christmas.
    No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?
  • thorsoak
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    If you have just split with ex, why are you so intent on finding someone else so soon? No-one who is serious about finding a new relationship would look twice at someone who has just broken up a relationship.
  • textbook
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    thorsoak wrote: »
    If you have just split with ex, why are you so intent on finding someone else so soon? No-one who is serious about finding a new relationship would look twice at someone who has just broken up a relationship.

    Interesting, why do you say that?

    There's no point in hanging around. I've tried counselling etc but she wasn't interested. My main concern is my son though.
  • textbook
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    GDB2222 wrote: »
    Good morning, Mr Troll. Happy Christmas.

    why do you think that?
  • p00hsticks
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    textbook wrote: »
    My main concern is my son though.


    So you;re looking for a pseudo mum/nanny for your young son ? That's really going to bring the women flocking.....
  • GDB2222
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    p00hsticks wrote: »
    So you;re looking for a pseudo mum/nanny for your young son ? That's really going to bring the women flocking.....

    He’s looking for a wicked stepmother!
    No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?
  • Comms69
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    textbook wrote: »
    i split with ex and we have a five year old. Any dating tips and where to go to meet someone new? - Sure. Try being single for a while!

    I will try to hide the new girl if I meet someone from my ex as apparently they don't like new women in their child's life. That advice came from my solicitor. - Nope. Don't believe you But where to look-

    speed dating
    online dating
    singles nights etc

    I figured I'd make a new Facebook profile and use my other phone. I have two or three phone numbers; at least initially. This will mean if I am at my ex's house then she can't call me and make my ex know I have someone new. - Sounds like a perfect plan

    Men are so screed in Britain it's laughable, I should have stayed in Japan



    Perhaps. But how about concentrating on your child??!!
  • You should concentrate on your child first and foremost, not look to jump into another relationship.

    I've been single over 4 years and my relationship with my daughter has never been better, despite only seeing her 3 days per week. I've tried dating, but honestly it's now the last thing on my mind.
  • textbook
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    cdent wrote: »
    You should concentrate on your child first and foremost, not look to jump into another relationship.

    I've been single over 4 years and my relationship with my daughter has never been better, despite only seeing her 3 days per week. I've tried dating, but honestly it's now the last thing on my mind.

    Top bloke. I know what you mean. I'm not really that interested; it's strange when you have a kid you arent as motivated. It's just lots of people told me to look and get on with my life.

    My ex is a control freak and I've been told they don't like other women being around their kids. A solicitor I spoke to said to keep quiet about it unless it's serious. U see lots of single mums with other blokes; I guess the guys are desperate in some cases.
  • Comms69
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    textbook wrote: »
    Top bloke. I know what you mean. I'm not really that interested; it's strange when you have a kid you arent as motivated. It's just lots of people told me to look and get on with my life.

    My ex is a control freak and I've been told they don't like other women being around their kids. A solicitor I spoke to said to keep quiet about it unless it's serious. U see lots of single mums with other blokes; I guess the guys are desperate in some cases.



    Oh please stop. I mean come on.


    They must be desperate because she's got a kid?


    Christ you sound so immature
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