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- I’m a single mom and just agreed to shared custody. The amount of ‘me time’ is overwhelming. (newsbreak.com)
After a decade as a single parent, Nicola Prentis now has ample free time due to shared custody of her children. However, she struggles to fill the void, having lost her social life and forgotten her hobbies.
Prentis initially tried cycling and reaching out to acquaintances, but both efforts proved unsuccessful. A visit to Madrid, where she experienced her former spontaneous social life, left her feeling lonely upon her return.
As a solution, she turned to dating and food apps. While she had some promising initial dates, nothing has progressed since. The food app, however, has provided some excitement and butterflies.
Prentis acknowledges that she needs to work on creating a more fulfilling social life and acknowledges that this preparation will be beneficial when her children eventually leave home.