thread: Single dad unsure about more kids ?

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    Just want to reiterate - don't worry about the age gap thing. I know siblings with very small age gaps who can't stand each other and siblings with large age gaps who are best buds. My DP is one of four brothers. The first three were born with a two year age gap between each one then there was an eight-year age gap before DP (so he's the youngest). Of the four of them, the two siblings who are the best mates are DP and his next-oldest brother. The eldest three, who are the closest in age, don't see each other much or have much in common.

    As an old fart, can I just say that life tends to have a way of working out just fine. You just have to be patient sometimes so don't get hung up on finding someone in a hurry. A lot of relationships are started because people don't want to be on their own or give themselves a self-imposed deadline ... only for it to all end in tears.

    Enjoy your little boy, enjoy life ... you've got a lot to look forward to!!!

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    Mar 2005
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    fiona, I love your advice, perfect!

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    Welcome to BellyBelly! What an amazing job you're doing for your son. I can only imagine what you must be feeling and going through. You and your son must have been through a lot, and will no doubt go through a lot in the future. But you are still young, and so is your son, and you both have plenty of time for new adventures.
    I wish you all the best with your upcoming job, and I hope you and your son enjoy it here in this lovely town of ours

    ETA: I just read in another post of yours that you're a Centrelink CSA, do you still work at Centrelink? I work in the Cairns Call Centre.

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    Hi & welcome to BB.
    As you can see its a great place with the best support & advice!!
    Good on you for taking care of your DS the way you are. Not many men your age could be bothered...single or not.
    I had my babies at 18, 21 & 24, so I know about feeling left out of your age group...trust me! Can't drink all night & sleep all day, lol. I'd personally just sleep all day!
    Things will happen when they are meant to You are still very young! Who knows you might meet a great woman with kids of her own similar age to your DS.
    A bigger age gap can be a bonus too They can help out alot more