Cmama I apologise if my thread came across as boastful and upset you. It certainly was not my intention. Like others have said, I've thought this often but had been apprehensive to post it lest it be perceived this way. But I truly, truly mean what I said. I don't know how you guys do it and I think you're amazing. I sometimes feel the same way when talking to my friend who's a single Mum. I find myself editing what I say about DH being a help as I have 'survivor guilt' - I feel bad that in many ways I have it so good when she's doing it tough. But she's very matter of fact about it. 'It is what it is' and she apart from needing an extra pair of arms attached, she says she wouldn't have it any other way!

Having grown up in a very dysfunctional family, I know it is certainly the case that a family can be much happier and more harmonious without the stress that can come from a problematic relationship. But happier or not, I can only imagine that it's really really exhausting trying to juggle everything sometimes.

I'm so glad others share my thoughts. Go single Mums - You ROCK!