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Originally Posted by Amanda828
Hello,
I'm a divorced 24 year old woman. I have a son, full time job, and go to school. I've had two serious relationships my whole life and always felt the need to have a boyfriend. Lately, I've been repulsed at the idea of bring with someone. Is this normal? I feel like it's abnormal because through my history I've always been dependent on relationships to feel complete. I have a hx of anxiety and depression.
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That is definitely a subjective question, only because the answer depends on the person.
Do you feel weird for not wanting to be in a relationship right now? Asking that question, implies that you believe your situation goes against social norms; that someone with a child who is divorced, *should* be in a relationship, to create a whole family system.
You have a full-time job, you go to school, and you have a child to raise. That is quite a lot of responsibility for a 24 year old woman (or any single parent, at any age).
Do you ever practice positive self-talk? I think once you start to practice that, it will build your self-confidence and self-esteem, to the point where you realize that only you can make yourself feel complete. Does that make sense?
If you feel overwhelmed, reach out to your county and state resources for food, rental, and daycare support.