Single Mom Seeking Meaningful Connections, Not a Relationship

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Hey everyone,

I’m a 32-year-old single mom of two amazing kids (6 years old and 13 months), and I’ve been single for about 8 months now. I want to be upfront—I’m not looking for a relationship, but I feel like I’d like to make some connections, maybe with some decent guys.

I don’t know if it’s because I want to feel desirable again, or if I’m just trying to fill a void—but I do know that I’m not ready for anything serious. At the same time, I don’t want to feel like there’s no hope for me. I guess I worry that being divorced, having kids with different dads, and navigating all of life’s complexities makes me someone men would see as undesirable.

That said, what I don’t want is to end up with another abusive man or someone who takes advantage of my situation. I just want to know that there are good guys out there who still see me—not just my circumstances.

If any of this resonates with you, or if you have any words of wisdom, I’d love to hear them.