How do you do relationships again?

Question

I just broke up with my partner of 5 years. We've been through a lot. We've had a lot of bad times. I feel like I just want to be single for the rest of my life. I just feel like it will be lonely. My family is in another state. I dont have friends. Im not very good at making friends. And i cant go through the vulnerabilty and giving my all to someone again. Has anyone felt like this? Like you'd just want to be single for the rest of your life.

Answer

I left the toxic relationship I was in almost a year ago. I felt so lonely in the beginning. I felt like I “needed” a man. I talked to a man for a few weeks but I have set my guard so high because I’m so scared of being in another toxic relationship. I stopped talking to him. I have 2 kids and after I stopped talking to him, I quickly realized I’m so much happier being alone with just my kids. At this point, I don’t care if I ever get into another relationship. I’m working on myself and trying to be the best mother I can be. With all of that being said, it’s ok to be alone. Find a hobby, work on yourself, know your worth and keep doing you. You’re fresh out of a relationship. You’ll find someone when the time is right.

Answer

Give it time. Use this time to enjoy being alone. Start going to the gym, pick up a hobby, get your own place and decorate it however you want, get a dog. I got married practically right out of high school and never allowed myself the chance to be single and live my life how I wanted. Not that I don’t love my husband, and of course I want to be with him, but I missed out on so many things that people in their 20s get to do. Take advantage of this time in your life. You’ll eventually find someone else.

Answer

Considering you said you just broke up you need to give it time.

How do you do relationships again?

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