I guess you all were too shy to tell about your dating experiences. Or perhaps, none of us single moms have time for dating? Well, I’m giving you another chance to receive a copy of this wonderful book by Rachel Sarah, Single Mom Seeking. Drop me a line and I’ll put your names in a hat and pick one. No peeking.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 9:37 pm ET
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Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 9:37 pm ET
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Catharine, I was having just that same conversation with my mother the other day. She was a single mom who found a wonderful man to be my father and her husband. But I’ve decided to make my own life and be happy as a single woman. There’s too much to worry about in life to date right now. Between AIDS and a responsibility for my child’s safety and happiness, there’s not much room to swing on the dating scene. I’ll settle for a good movie. Don’t worry about getting the heebie jeebies when you think about dating. It’s definitely too soon. You’ll know when you’re ready.
America, welcome to SoloMother. I’m sorry you had such a difficult marriage. I have decided that, if ever I get involved again, I’m going to interview his family too. It’s so true what they say about looking to how a person treats their parents to know how they will treat their spouse. I’m looking for someone with a normal, stable background. I hope you are happier now that you don’t have to deal with that kind of uncertainty in your life, and I’m sure your son is doing much better.
Cindy, I’m so excited for you! I wish I could figure out a way to adopt. I don’t think I can afford to. Maybe when we own our own home I’ll look into it again. Please keep in touch and let us know about your new little one!
I am not actually a single mom yet…I am adopting and am currently waiting for my referral (where you get a picture and find out gender, age, etc). So…as I get ready to become a single mom I enjoy reading your blog!
Linda, finding someone to look after our children while we try to get some ‘us’ time is so hard. I know many single moms who just give up on it. Single Mom Seeking isn’t so much about how to’s as it is a fascinating, honest look into one single mother’s search for a man who could fit into their lives…
Carrie, I know just what you’re talking about. Life is much… simpler with just the two of us. The KoE and I know how to work together as a team, we care about each others’ happiness, and to put another person into the mix right now would not do anyone any good. Maybe some day. But until I’m sure I can find another member of our team, I’m not recruiting any more players.
Kate, it’s definitely a bathtub kind of read. I was amazed at how much I felt I knew this woman, reading her words. And since I try so hard not to judge, but support, what we women are trying to do every day, I cheered her on when she learned something valuable and held my breath as she felt her way through the rough spots.
I am a single mom of two girls… 5 years and 13 months. I find it hard to date. Only my 5 year old is gone on weekends so I always have the baby. It is hard to find a way to date and get a babysitter, etc. This book would be very helpful and a cool read i am sure.
I fall into the married category, but I’d still like to read this book. In my case, though, it’s just voyeurism.
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I go out with friends every second weekend when my daughter is with her father, sometimes I dance with people, mostly I dance and hang out with friends… At this moment in time I feel OPEN to a relationship, but I am certainly not looking for one. There is a singles night coming up at my favourite hang out, and I am not going!! Mostly I just love my life the way it is right now, and it is hard for me to think about that changing to accomodate another person. I think that because I am happy as is, when the right time comes for a relationship I will have more to bring to the table. My daughter and I will be secure, happy, and content =) and don’t send the book to me – the postage will criple you haha I just wanted to comment as I love your blog, and gain a lot from the comments people leave here also =) Give the KoE a big hug and know that you make a difference =D xx
Definetly agree. Two kids (approx same age), and separated 7 months ago: he’s already moved in with his new partner. To be honest, the thought of a relationship with a man at the moment makes my skin crawl. Ah, my oh-so-healthy psyche. However I think I’m comfortable enough by myself and with myself and my own company, that I have no problem contemplating the rest of my life as a single woman. Which is actually a rather nice place to be.
I still fall into the “not yet ready to date” category. I’ve only been separated 8 months, and my son is 3.3 years. My gut reaction to dating found some backup in the post you made a while back about a stable single parent household being better for a child than a parent who brings home people only to have them leave. My ex lived with his father, had very little contact with his mother and had 4 (!) stepmothers. I still think he suffers from some pretty wicked attachment disorders and I do NOT want to do that to my son. (My ex is already dating again – I think it runs in his family). SO I am going to make DAMN sure that I am ready before I jump back into the game. Sometimes I window shop, but I am not buying anything.