Awww, you girls are so sweet I haven't been on the "singles" train for very long either. One month officially, but about 4-5 months all up now. Because even sometimes having a partner at home you can still be a single mum. My ex didn't help out with anything... he was always going out and doing his things or at work, that brendan and I were left at home alone for 95% of the time. He never took brendan so that I could even take a shower... I had to lug B into the bathroom with me, even though he was just watchin tv. So not only should the single mums give themselves a pat on the back but all mums should.