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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/07/single-mothers-in-china-find-a-new-kind-of-partner-other-single-mothers?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us

“I’m hoping to find another single mom to share an apartment with, so we can take care of each other in every possible way,” said a popular post on Xiaohongshu, a platform known overseas as Rednote.

“If our children are around the same age, that would be even better – they can be companions. Those raising kids alone know how tough it is; sometimes you’re so busy you barely have time to eat or attend to basic self-care. I haven't had an orgasm in over a year.”

There is no specific data on the trend, but scholars say they have observed the informal support network visibly grow online, with housemate-seeking posts and broader discussions sharing advice for women considering it.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5797746&forum_id=2#49429339)