lovely confidence boost!

went to a party tonight - couple I had known since we were expecting our first babies.

Went on my own and the room was full of couples, but they were all lovely to chat to. Several people told me how great I looked and a chap who I'd always thought was a pal of my ex told me he couldn't stand him and thought I was better off without him! In fact, several folk there told me things about my ex that made me even happier he'd gone.

Then another woman whose husband left her nearly 3 years ago for a younger model turned up and was really pleased to see me as she hadn't heard I'd separated and thought she was going to be the only person on her own. She told me that I was going to be fine that I was coping much better than she had done and that she was sure I'd meet someone else.

Felt so positive with all these affirmations and really glad I made the effort to go.

FANTASTIC ! Really pleased for you.

Its amazing.... I've started to think to myself "You never know whats round the corner"

Bet your glad you went now !! If only you could bottle that feeling ! Hope 2009 starts like last night for you !!

Fantastic No-regrets.

Heres to a positive 2009 for you.

Happy New Year.

zara

Hi No Regrets,

I'm feeling so low and so how nice to read your lovely positive post...

we need more like this, keep them coming!

Here's to a brighter future.

Love & hugs,

Molly x

What a lovely post No Regrets. It just proves we should never turn down an invitation, it is so easy to just sit at home and not make the effort. I have never refused an invitation to go out (well maybe once but I wont go there)and I have had some really good times.

Let's hope 2009 brings us all lots of new opportunities.


Love


Poppie xx

Hallo

Well I passed on to the single lady the advice my Mum gave me, when my ex left, which is the advice someone gave my Mum when she was bereaved:

1. Always have something to look forward to, even if its only a tv programme to watch or a nice walk

2. Never turn down an invitation because
a) you don't know where it might lead
b) it gets you into a new situation and
c) if you don't go, people will stop asking you

I'd also say the more you go out and meet new people the easier it gets. I felt quite comfortable once I'd been there a short while (possibly the mulled wine had some effect!).

Just posted a thank you through the door to my hosts and bumped into another partygoer who lives nearby, so had a quick chat with him too. I had dreaded talking to people who knew ex - and who have seen him with OW - but actually it was fine. I feel so much better knowing that others think he's a twit [though that isn't the word they used]

Good for you.
Youve cheered me up to x