Being a single parent has some unique challenges in addition to the challenges faced by two-parent families. If you are dating someone who is a single parent, please read this so that you will understand better what a single parent deals with in his or her chaotic lives.
Dear Date:
It is true, I am looking for some companionship, but I am a little skittish because I have been burned before. Please be patient with me and allow me to back away from you physically and emotionally without feeling slighted. I am just protecting myself until I feel that I can trust you. If something is truly wrong, I will let you know.
My life is very busy, chaotic. I am trying to raise my kids into these wonderful human beings and be available to them so my time is limited. I do want to go out with you, but my responsibility is to them first. I will not always be available and emergencies will arise so that I may have to cancel my time with you occasionally. In addition, I work a great deal so that I can support them and myself.
I will not allow myself to make the same mistakes that I did in the past. I expect to be treated with respect and I will treat you the same. I do not have time for games so if you are just looking for a good time then please move on and do not waste my time. I want someone who is good, kind, dependable, hard working, trustworthy, and who will love me for who I am. I want someone who will stand through the rain with me.
Lastly, my babies are my precious blessing. I do appreciate your insight and advice on ways that I could improve my parenting skills. I appreciate that you offer your guidance to them. Please just remember, do not cross the line. Do not take over without my permission. Please be careful with what you say and do regarding them. This is a delicate subject and going over this line could totally change my thoughts about you and about us.
Warmly,
A Devoted Single Parent
Angel Lynn writes in weight loss, single parenting, and health.