Sometimes I wonder: is it harder for me to build a relationship than it is for other women, perhaps because I have two children?

There is a common belief that not every man is prepared to accept a woman who has children. Children represent a massive responsibility, and becoming a part of their lives is a decision only a truly strong man can make. A man who chooses a woman like me isn’t just signing up for romantic dinners and tender kisses; he is also stepping into the lives of my two children…

But what happens when a woman falls for a man who isn’t sure if he’s ready to take on that kind of responsibility? Should she find the strength to walk away, even when her heart tells her that he is "the one"? Is it better to shield herself from potential heartbreak in advance?

Or is it unfair to ask a woman to give up the person she loves simply because she has children? After all, there was a time when she made a conscious choice to marry and start a family, though, unfortunately, not everything was entirely within her control…

I know that my children are an inseparable part of who I am, and I would never ask anyone to replace their father. I simply dream of meeting someone who, in time, could become someone truly special to us, a best friend…

And then there are thoughts that sometimes bring a bit of pain… One day, my children will grow up, fall in love, start families of their own, and lead independent lives. Of course, I will be proud of them. But what will be left for me? Will there be someone by my side with whom I can share quiet evenings, hold hands while out for a walk, and wake up in the morning when peace and stillness fill the house?

I don’t want to have to choose between being a good mother and being a happy woman. Is it possible to have both at the same time?
Could you love a woman like me? And is there any chance for me to be happy?

Elena 💔💔💔