Dating as a single mother

Stigma, mansplaining and safety worries — the (many) challenges of dating as a single parent

Whether you're looking for long-term love or a casual night out, this sage advice from other single parents can help make your dating experience a good one. Dating as a single parent can feel intimidating—but it can also be lots of fun! It's normal to feel a little guilty or unsure about starting to date. But if you're craving romance and have some free time, dating can help you fill that very human desire. Whether you're looking for long-term love or just a casual night out, there's someone actually many someones out there searching for the same thing.

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Jumping back into the dating game after a divorce can be challenging, especially if you have children. It might feel impossible, useless, or even embarrassing for some divorced moms to get back into the saddle. We are all deserving of love, or the possibility of love. We all deserve a second chance at a lasting relationship. Your kids would want you to be happy, just like you want them to be happy. A happy mother makes a happy child.

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I worried that taking on that role would shatter my dream of raising my kids and grandchildren with the love of my life. Think episode three hundred and fifty trash of the late Kevin Samuels telling single moms they are close to worthless in the dating market. Is it wrong for men to not want to date single moms? Absolutely not. As a woman raising my son alone, I can admit that dating a solo parent comes with tons of responsibilities and unique challenges; especially if you plan to build a life with them. I can respect it.

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Finding bae after baby: Dating as a single mom by choice

And an important one. Years ago, I had a client who was adamant about waiting a full year before introducing her kids to anyone she was dating. She wanted to shield them from any possible pain and suffering a breakup might bring. I loved that she was being intentional about dating and being a thoughtful and caring parent.

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