2 h. ago I want be a single mum, but feel envious of peers with partners | Annalisa Barbieri

It is good that you are getting expert counselling, but seeking support from other solo mums might be helpful tooI am a very lucky person who has a huge amount to be happy and grateful for. But although I have many excellent friendships, I have had very few romantic relationships. I am now 36 and after 10 years of giving dating a real “go”, I have decided to become a single mum by choice. This has been a very positive decision for me and I am excited about the journey. During a pre-screening psychological counselling session, the psychologist spoke about the grief many women in my shoes experience as a result of not having the family they’d hoped for. Although I was aware of this and have worked extensively on self-acceptance with my own therapist, I now feel deep sadness and regret at being unable to have formed a relationship with someone who wanted to have children with me. In my friends and colleagues groups, this sets me apart from most women my age. I am envious...

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2 h. ago I want be a single mum, but feel envious of peers with partners | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

It is good that you are getting expert counselling, but seeking support from other solo mums might be helpful tooI am a very lucky person who has a huge amount to be happy and grateful for. But although I have many excellent friendships, I have had very few romantic relationships. I am now 36 and after 10 years of giving dating a real “go”, I have decided to become a single mum by choice. This has been a very positive decision for me and I am excited about the journey. During a pre-screening psychological counselling session, the psychologist spoke about the grief many women in my shoes experience as a result of not having the family they’d hoped for. Although I was aware of this and have worked extensively on self-acceptance with my own therapist, I now feel deep sadness and regret at being unable to have formed a relationship with someone who wanted to have children with me. In my friends and colleagues groups, this sets me apart from most women my age. I am envious...

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46 h. ago Mum who spent £200 on Christmas dinner claims new hack can feed family

Mum Charlene Woracker first trialled the 'budget' Christmas dinner in 2022 after becoming a single mum and was able to make five portions and leftovers for a jaw-dropping £10.60

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7 d. ago I’m skint on Universal Credit working two jobs but easy trick means I can take son, 7, to Disneyland Paris

SINGLE mum Zoe Nichols’ heart fills with joy as she sees the smile spread across her seven-year-old son Drayson’s face as she says: “We’re going to Disneyland Paris.” Despite being skint, working two jobs and getting Universal Credit, the beauty trainer and mobile therapist from Bournemouth has figured out how to afford the dream two-night...

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2 w. ago My friend only ever wants to talk about herself. Should I cut her off? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

A face-to-face conversation telling her how her behaviour affects you would give you peace, even if she ignores youI have been friends with a woman for more than 20 years, who has overcome many challenges, which I admire. However, she’s constantly blindsided by people. Her husband left her, and it was a huge shock. A lot of her friends disappeared at that point as they were only interested in her husband. This surprised her. She made more effort to be my friend, and must have realised more clearly what friendship was.Over the years since, quite a few of her friends have disappeared and she isn’t sure why. Her last employer turned on her, even though she was an excellent employee, and she left without knowing what had changed. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Tell us: have you moved to another country for your partner?

We’d like to hear about how the move affected your relationshipAfter Annalisa Barbieri’s recent advice column “I moved abroad to live with my wife, but I’ve come to hate her country”, we are looking to hear from people who relocated to another country for their partner but have found the move difficult, or would even prefer to be elsewhere.How has the move affected your relationship? What have you struggled with? Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 'I'm a single mum and I made my council property look beautiful within months'

A single mum has shared how she transformed her council house bathroom in just five days, and people have been left stunned by the results. She's been working on the property for three months

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2 w. ago Single mum transforms council house bathroom in 5 days and stuns people with result

A single mum opened up about how she managed to transform her council house bathroom in just five days. People are totally stunned by how brilliant the results are

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2 w. ago I’m a single mum on Universal Credit – they didn’t pay my nursery fee & now have the cheek to tell ME to ‘be respectful’

A FRUSTRATED mother has claimed that she feels as though Universal Credit has got her “over a barrel.” Lauren Florence, a single mum from the UK, confirmed that she wasn’t paid for one month of her son’s nursery fees, but now after complaining, has been told that she needs to “be respectful.”  Posting on social...

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2 w. ago ‘Anastacia is a big inspiration for me – raspy, raw and heartfelt’: Ella Eyre’s honest playlist

The singer was inspired by her mum’s love for Basement Jaxx and spent 69p on Jamiroquai, but what does she put on when she’s feeling down?The first song I fell in love with The first song that I remember really feeling inspired by was Good Luck by Basement Jaxx. My mum had all their CDs. Good Luck was the first song I sung for my managers before they took me on board, so I still have a big love for it.The first single I bought My mum gave me money to go and buy Feels Just Like It Should by Jamiroquai for 69p from HMV in Oxford Circus. It was the first time I’d bought a physical CD. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Single mum fined £1,000 for leaving envelope beside overflowing bins in west London

Loretta Alvarez, 26, says she was left ‘stressed’ and ‘shocked’ after being fined £1,000 for leaving an envelope next to full bins outside her flat in Feltham

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3 w. ago Selling Sunset star Chelsea tearfully shuts down Mary's 'single mum' snub

Selling Sunset star Chelsea Lazkani was left in tears during the season nine reunion after Mary Bonnet issued a brutal jibe at her - but later issued an apology.

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