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I'd try something like eHarmony. I've been on line dating seriously since I broke up with my ex. It is disheartening as there are a lot of very dodgy guys on there ... ie this week alone I've had to report 2 for sexual harrassment. Many are misogynist. Tell your friend she needs boundaries of steel and to be resolute for what she wants.

Best thing about a dating app is you can dip in and out as you please

In my opinion, dating sites are a waste of time. On these sites, there are only perverts and people who want to spend 1 night with you. I think you'd rather meet a normal man at the school gates than on dating sites. In any case, this is just my opinion. You might think that I'm pretty categorical, but there's a reason for that. I had an online dating experience and it was terrible. After 3 months of relationships, I was depressed for more than six months! I think I've watched all the breakup movies on http://breakupangels.com/best-breakup-movies/.

Hi.

I am in a very similar position to you though maybe a few more years down the line.

My ex and I separated nearly four years ago.

I was very resistant to any form of internet dating to start with and my first relationship happened to be someone I met in real life but after a few false starts where it weirded me out am glad I did. Also frankly at the moment the chances of meeting someone in real life are pretty low!

Have met a couple of guys where we really clicked and dated for a while, some interesting but not my cup of tea guys, some who I wasn’t their cup of tea, some people who shared very particular preferences right off the bat(!) and messaged with one person at least who I very seriously doubt was who they said they were!

That said I didn’t really appreciate how different it is and how upsetting some people’s behaviour can be - I’m sure I’ve inadvertently hurt people also. It’s a strange construct.

I don’t really know anyone else in the same position as all my friends are still married so if yould like to chat about it with someone else living it feel free to PM me - always good to laugh about with someone!

Good luck!

(I did Hinge and Happn and preferred Hinge.)

Definitely try it! 

I'm in a similar position and have found it amazing and encouraging how many men there are out there divorced with kids on these apps. 

NB I would recommend Hinge and Bumble before Tinder, as they are more targeted to relationships - but many/most are on more than one app so Tinder doesn't automatically mean they're after just a hook up.

Enjoy

Yes you should for sure! I have recently persuaded a friend in a relatively similar situation to you to give it a go and she has had a couple of dates. I'm not sure she will see either of the guys again but she did really enjoy them both and I think it has done her the world of good.

Good luck plenty of fish!...I think this has come up before but Annabel - how about an dating section on Nappyvalleynet? I have a single friend who is keen to meet someone and has tried an agency but no luck so far...

Thanks all.

Going to give it a go, will keep you posted

Didn't meet my husband that way but used to do online dating many years ago and would definitely recommend you to do it.

I found it particularly useful to "get back into the game" and "practice" after a long time not dating (as in practice flirting, banter etc...). You might not meet the man of your life but it will build your confidence, give you funny stories to tell your friends and set you on the right path to be open to meet all different kind of persons in other circumstances.

Just one word of advice: always tell people who you're going to meet and where. Arrange to have a friend calling you at a certain time during the date so that you can have a pre-arranged excuse to leave if the date is getting VERY boring or awkward.

Have fun!

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Good luck

Absolutely YES - two of my divorced friends met lovely partners on line (both through Guardian soul mates) - one is getting married soon - they did meet a few not so great ones first but persevered! Wishing you all the best

Go for it! I met my husband via online dating and know several other long-term/married couples who also met this way. It is a totally normal and logical way to meet new people, especially when you're in your 30s or 40s and your social and work circles are pretty fixed. My husband lived in a different part of London and works in a different industry and we would simply never have met any other way. Even if you don't meet Mr Right, it's a great way to meet interesting new people for enjoyable (or at least anecdote-worthy!) dates. Good luck!

Definitely do it.

I met my partner and father of my two girls online 5 years ago and I know lots of other couples who have done the same. I have to warn you though, it's not always great fun and can be disheartening at times as there will be men you contact who don't reply or people with perfect looking profiles online who are a big old disappointment in real life. You just have to be patient though as it will definitely be worth it in the end.

I think its best to see it as a process to go through to meet the man of your dreams. I know that doesn't sound very romantic but I promise that when you do meet him, it will be just as romantic as meeting him any other way.

As far as sites go, I don't know any that are specifically for mums but my 37 year old friend has been on Match, E harmony and Happn (a dating App) and she's been in contact with lots of dads.

Good luck!