Single, no children 30-somethings?

[Cookc04]

I'm single and childless, and 33 almost 34.
I would like to get married and have a family, but it's not seeming to work out that way so far.
I am happy in life. But I have not always been happy with my lot in life. I think I"m happier in my 30s than I ever was in my 20s. Actually I'm probably happier than I've been since puberty.
I have gone through two periods in my life where all my friends have got married and had kids, first when I was about 25 and about 2 years ago. Now my friends are all on their 2nd children - and I don't meet anybody new anymore. When I was 25 I went out and found new friends, now I'm a bit overwhelmed by the fact that I'm going to have to do that again.
Fortunately now I'm getting to the age where it's rude to talk about my singleness. But I hate that back handed complement or insult... 'Why are you still single?' I feel like Bridget Jones whenever I hear it.
Loosing weight has to be easier than when you are single. I can go exercise whenever I want and totally immerse myself in it.
At the moment I am living with my dad and 16 year old sister - and a 21 year old brother (who is rarely home). My mum died last year.... so I feel a responsibility to my 16 year old sister. Oh and I was made redundant 3 months before my mum died. It sounds so great - Unemployed, living with father still, overweight, single and childless, next week I go to see doctors as the cancer that killed my mother is very genetic and I have the gene, if I didn't have these check ups I'd be facing cancer at the moment also.
I am succeeding in not getting down. It is a season and it will soon pass. I am thankful that I have such a blessed life. Enjoying it for the peacefulness ( except for the 16 year old's teenage angst), and the freedom.

[cincimini]

I feel for you.
I'm 30, single, unemployed and living at home. You'd think with an MBA and lots of international experience it'd be easy finding a job. Well...so did I. . To add to that, I moved back to Germany after being abroad for 9 years - to a town of 5,000 people. Wanna take a guess how many of my friends from way back when are still around?
Anyway, I'm also looking at the positives: I can go to the gym whenever I want and my mom is doing WW with me. That helps. It's just hard to be home all day where there is food lurking everywhere. Also, my dad refuses to change HIS eating, so there is always chocolate and such in the house. If I had a choice, I'd just ban them and be done with it.

Sorry, ranting on . Just wanted to say that you need to just look at the positives. There is good in every situation, no matter how crappy it looks.

[Cookc04]

Oh that must be really hard to move back after so long away.
But it's precious time with the family isn't it.
Think I'll get onto the internet dating soon enough - I just want to focus on the weight-loss and job search to start off with.
Have you thought about moving back overseas again? Singapore economy is meant to be booming at the moment. It's not a bad place to work, and it's really safe to live. It's also great place to meet new people all the foreigners are friendly as it's an itinerate population.

[Siki]

cookco4 I am in the same situation: 34, single, no kids, living with a parent, all my friends married with kids, not meeting new people.
Actually I am thinking of trying online dating
Hope to meet new people there, but I am also afraid,

Hugs

[Cookc04]

Yes I will go to online dating I think, But I want to get my weight undercontrol first. Having limited social life is easy because I don't have to eat out too much and challenge my weightloss too much

[carol2208]

Hey guys,
Me, I´m not married, no kids but I do have a boyfriend. We´ve been together for about 1,5 years now and it´s been tough, after being single for the last 12 years... We met online, so for those willing to try it, I´d say go for it !


Cincimini, In 2001 I was in the same situation. No job, had to move back home after years of living abroad, it was tough, but eventually everything worked out fine... so hang in there!!

[Rosinante]

Originally Posted by motivated chickie

I'm 40 and single with no children. You could call me a spinster

I like this! I'm 55, single, no kids and this past few weeks I've been really rejoicing in my spinsterhood!

[Cleophas]

Originally Posted by mulder1921

To all the single ladies out there, don't despair! I truly believe that you will find the person you were meant to be with eventually.

I've already found them, that person is me

[Obsidianbbw]

I wish there was a like button for this one.

Originally Posted by Cleophas

I've already found them, that person is me

[grneyedmustang]

33, no kids. Still waiting for Mr. Right. And waiting. And waiting. And Waiting. SIGH....

And +1 for katkitten's post. That's EXACTLY how I feel. I do get lonely from time to time, though.