Single parent dating - guide for single parents

Taking care of kids and bringing them up is a major responsibility. And going it alone, as a single parent, makes it even more difficult. Whatever the background, whether you are a single parent by design or accident, as a victim of divorce or an unwed mother, you've got to do one of the toughest jobs single-handedly.

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So you deserve a little time for yourself and to see other adults, even date. If juggling household tasks and the children's needs leave you with little time for anything else, you've got to try harder. And not suffer from guilt pangs because you'd like to meet someone and have a little fun with the opposite sex.

Dating someone and forming a relationship is complex in itself. Two people with different personalities, tastes and backgrounds are coming together and trying to make it work. But throw in a couple of kids and you've got to tread even more carefully. If you've recently acquired the status of a single parent and are considering dating again, you just might want to ask your kids a few casual questions about how they feel about it. It is essential, especially in the case of bigger kids, to make them feel that their views are important. If they seem dead set against it initially, give them a little time. Meanwhile you might want to explore online dating services, which afford you privacy and which are discreet.

Your kids are probably the center of your universe and you've got to tell them so. At the same time, especially if you feel the need for mature, adult companionship, you can't let them dictate your emotional needs. Sit them down and explain to them that while they are of utmost importance to you, sometimes you would like to do things or go places that is exclusively for adults. And you need a partner for that. Make them realize that you would never jeopardize your relationship with them for anything in the world.

When they ultimately accept the idea, ease them into it gradually. With all the demands on you, it may serve your purpose as well to keep things light and uncomplicated initially. You might also like to have some idea of what you might be looking for in a man or woman.

There are some single parents who feel that they would only like to date other single parents, because they would better understand the demands and complications that factor into a relationship when children are involved. But there are other considerations here. If things progress further, you have to consider that you will be combining four entities: two partners and two sets of kids. It takes a lot to make this kind of a situation of 'yours, mine and ours' to work. And it takes two very mature and sensitive individuals to parent and manage the dynamics of this relationship. Add to that the ex's thrown in, and you've got a lot on your plate.

On the other hand, it may be wise not to restrict yourself only to dating other single parents.