Mystery Man and I broke up. This isn’t a video I ever expected to be making, but after sharing so much of my dating journey with you all, it didn’t feel right to disappear without talking about it. So instead, I booked a flight to Lisbon. In this vlog, I’m sharing a few days of solo travel, beautiful views, good food, and some honest conversations about heartbreak, healing, and what happens when something you hoped would work out… doesn’t. As a single mum who’s experienced betrayal in the past, this breakup brought up a lot of old feelings. Not being chosen. Not being enough. Wondering if you’ll ever find your person. But this trip reminded me of something important. Before Mystery Man, there was me. The woman who rebuilt her life. The woman who learned how to do hard things. The woman who found happiness on her own. So whilst this chapter didn’t end the way I hoped it would, I’m choosing to see it as part of the journey rather than the end of the story. Thank you for being here and for supporting me through every chapter of Dating Diaries. ❤️ If you’ve ever had to start over, I’d love to hear from you in the comments. Love, Jess x #datingdiaries #heartbreak #solotravel #lisbon #singlemum #healingjourney #startingover #datingafterdivorce Don’t forget to like, comment & subscribe – it really helps my channel grow and reach more amazing people like you 🫶 WHERE I STAYED Palácio das Especiarias https://www.booking.com/Share-JtetII LINKS TO PRODUCTS (affiliated links) My Amazon Storefront UK: https://amzlink.to/az0oKtyaNGDue My Amazon Storefront US: https://amzlink.to/az0XzOrAzwZRj FOLLOW ME ON Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jessicamay_home/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicamay_home?lang=en-GB Join my Facebook Group -https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16c6... Music Courtesy of www.epidemicsounds.com https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/bcf5e316-26d9-42b3-acbb-598f34afb532/ #datingdiaries #mysteryman #singlemumdating #travelvlog #armenia #luxurytravel #datingasasinglemum #singlemumlife #ukvlogger
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Can I give you an old school tip, do not rush to sleep with a guy, he is the hunter, he must go threw a hard time to hunt a lady down. Please do not take it the wrong way, I like you and your show, that is how I was raised. If you fall to easy in a man's lap he will get rid of you very quick
What a beautiful,honest,caring & wonderful young woman you are. All I can say is-it’s his loss. When you find your soulmate you’ll be so pleased this happened. Just maybe, you had a lucky escape. Keep being you & don’t change 💗💕🥰
I am by no means a prude. But what I have realised as I get older is that once you sleep with a man it is an energy exchange. And it's not to be underestimated the impact of doing that. I don't believe it's the same for most men. But protect that energy, and the right man won't mind waiting xo
Give blokes a rest…….you don’t need them….put your energy into yourself and beautiful family xx
Jess, you havent lost him! He has lost you ❤
There is someone out there for you and you'll find him when you least expect it. 17 years ago my soulmate literally walked through my front door. My daughter started secondary school, made friends with a set of twins. They came for tea one friday and he came to pick them up. It was a real felt the world shift moment ,it felt we'd met before. He actually said have we met before as I thought it. It was like we'd known eachother forever. We were friends first and single parents helping eachother out. One day we were sitting at my kitchen table and he starts telling me about this amazing woman he's met. Hiw beautiful she is , funny clever. I felt like I was going to vomit. I said good for you , go for it. You deserve to be happy. He said you do realise it's you don't you. I did not😅 I cried and he cuddled me a big squeezy put all your pieces back together cuddle. He said I love you , I said I love you too. Then we heard a chorus of our kids - thank god for that we thought you'd never get there 🤣 That was the day I "met my husband"and went from a Mum of 3 to a mum of 6. My ex husband did such a number on me I wasn't even looking. My ex is still single 24 years after we broke up. Guess the grass wasn't greener 😅
Girl ! You dont need a Prince Chalming to complete you or make you happy, youve got you. Accept that and youre gold !!!!
So sorry Jess. Absolute bummer. Chin up lovely. His loss xx
Just a gentle reminder today that you are so deeply loved. You possess such a beautiful soul and a rare, stellar energy. He truly lost a star. Be gentle with yourself right now, breathe, and remember exactly who you are. Take all the time you need to heal, but never forget how incredibly brightly you shine Jess ❤❤❤
We will go back to Lisbon together and I will take you to the time out market 😂😂😂
So inspiring to take yourself off on a fairy tale trip x
Your soulmate is out there just be patient,after my marriage ended hi had a few failures till I meet my second husband we've been together for 23 years well worth waiting for ❤❤❤
You are a very brave young woman , Im 61 years old and could never travel alone .
Oh my goodness … is there anything better and more life affirming than solo girl bougie travel with a work trip that inspires you and reignites you …. Being able to wear your fave outfits and drink your fave cocktails … Lisbon is one of my fave places. Being single means that there is always possibility and potential with zero pressure. I don’t feel the goal is ever to find a man …. If you happen upon a warm, true, mutually respectful relationship then that great … but if not then you can totally make the most of your solo strong Independant era ❤❤❤ sending you so much love Jess x
You are worth more . Believe that . It will happen when it is meant to be . Take good care of yourself . You are a lovely girl ❤️
Awww so sorry Jess. Just remember you are still amazing .
So sorry, I was in tears watching that vlog at the end. You're such a lovely, kind, beautiful lady and a wonderful mum. Your Prince Charming will come when the time is right. I was 40 when I met mine after a string of horrible, horrible heartbreaks. You were very brave and strong to go away solo: well done you. His loss, he won't find anyone like you. Have a lovely summer with your girls, phoebe, family and friends x
I'm sad for you Jess. Chin up sweetheart we are here for you. 😘
Sending love your way sweetheart, a breakup is never easy
Went through similar myself, at 41, this year and I was more heartbroken than I could have ever anticipated. One tip: learn about attachment styles. I wish I had known more about these as the signs were there, then the discard (night before he was "excited" to see me) happened. I'd never even heard of dismissive avoidants before. In my quest to understand this man, I did a lot of reading and watching YouTube videos. I wish I'd have done this before he broke my heart. Sorry for what you're going through.