Dating as a single parent is difficult, there is so much more to consider now so the people you are looking to date are different than the people you would have chosen when you didn’t have children. You want someone who is family oriented, who is going to accept your child as part of the package. Often I see women who are looking for those things but aren’t quite as accepting of men in the same situation. It used to be rare for a man to have sole custody of his children but it is becoming more and more common. … Continue reading →

One thing I wasn’t prepared for when I started dating after my divorce was his children. I mean, I realized that the men I would date would more than likely have children but I didn’t worry about it. Kids like me, what’s to worry about? Boy was I unprepared. The sons of the men I dated usually weren’t a problem, but those little girls were not at all happy about me being around. At first I couldn’t understand what I was doing wrong. I’m good with kids and can usually come up with something for us to do, either play … Continue reading →

Chase has been dating Amy, a 28 year old single mother, for over a year. Things are getting serious; they’ve even been batting around the “M” word. She is attractive, kind, funny, considerate, and they both love to fish and camp. In a nutshell, she’s everything he’s been looking for in a life partner…except for one little thing… a twenty-eight pound, 3 year old little thing, named Marcus. “Now don’t get me wrong, he’s really cute and everything” admits Chase, “but she jumps every time he cries! And I mean every time! He has totally got her wrapped around his … Continue reading →

Being a single parent can be a hard and demanding experience. Before you start dating again should take adequate time to recover from any anger or anguish of your previous relationship. Your main concern is your child (or children). Make sure they have had adequate time to adjust to your new life and situation. Your job is to assist the kids feel safe and secure in the new family sphere of single parenthood. That being said though, there might certainly come a time when you are prepared to start dating once more. If you are content with your current lifestyle, … Continue reading →

Learning how to date again subsequent to marriage is a strange reality. While a number of people can’t wait to hop in, others are careful and shun dating at all costs. No matter your viewpoint, it’s significant to mourn before you start dating once more. If you are worried to start dating, take a second and ask yourself these questions: Do I simply want to date to evade dealing with pain? Do I want to upset my ex? If you answered yes to either question, do yourself and your dates a good deed, and take a moment or two to … Continue reading →

If you are dating or have ever dated a single parent it can be a little tricky in the area of courtesy and respect. There are, of course, certain things that should remain unsaid even though your brain is thinking it. If you care about this person, zip your lip, lest you lose your Love. There may come a time that you can bring the topic up, but it has to be done ever so gently and ever so carefully, cautiously and whatever else makes us “walk on eggs”. Here are just a few things not to say or do … Continue reading →