2006-11-09 06:50:43 · 21 answers · asked by greenangeltigger 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I was a single mom of 3 for six years and I dated some. I just wouldn't let alot of different men around my children. They met two serious beaus and I married one of them.
2006-11-09 06:55:31 · answer #1 · answered by Mom of Four 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The single parent would just need to be careful and upfront with the person they are dating. Some people aren't too happy entering a relationship if the other partner has a child (ie. they're not ready to be a parent). If you do that, you won't set yourself up for heart-ache if you get attached to the other person and (s)he runs at the sight of your child. Good luck. I'm sure you'll find the right person soon enough.
2006-11-09 14:56:09 · answer #2 · answered by tipper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a single parent. And I date.
2006-11-09 14:52:02 · answer #3 · answered by Shadow 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's great if single parents want to have a dating life! I would just caution you against letting your kids seeing too many people "staying the night", if you will. I have heard stories where this damages the kid by providing them with a constantly changing home environment. I'm not implying that you are doing this by any means, just a general warning :-)
2006-11-09 14:54:47 · answer #4 · answered by Emily D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just cause you are a single parent don't mean you cant date but In my eyes as a mom i think you need to have higher standers then normal cause its not only you that you are looking out for but your kids to ........and your kids should always no matter what be your # 1 ......
from my experience ....i think its harder for single parents to date cause not everyone likes the fact you have kids and some of them may fine it a big problem
2006-11-09 15:05:28 · answer #5 · answered by bonnie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as the child/ren are taken care of, not being neglected for whomever you're dating, then I don't see why there should be a problem. No, i don't think your children have to meet everyone you go out with, but if it gets serious then of course involve them. I think single parents deserve adult companionship/happiness (okay... a sex life;-) just as much as those adults without kids... only difference is that Parents have to remember to put their children first....
2006-11-09 14:56:37 · answer #6 · answered by rachael 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as they have a good baby sitter or take the kids woth them. I see no reason why single parents should't date single people
2006-11-09 15:01:11 · answer #7 · answered by mamayer6 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a single mom.I now have a boyfriend but anyone I dated casually did not meet my son, I kept him out of it. My boyfriend, it took a long time for me to introduce them but he has kids too and they are all young. It works out. I know a lot about his life, I asked a lot of questions and met his family and friends because my son's safety is #1. But dating is fine, I never had anyone say they wouldn't date me because I was a mom, and I wsan't about to just sit home and mope!
2006-11-09 15:01:03 · answer #8 · answered by my_son_wants_to_know 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel that every person should have a chance at happiness. My mother & Father divorced when I was younger. (about 2yrs. old) It took me until I was about 18 yrs. old to really realize that my parents were really happy. My dad is on his 3rd wife as so is my mom, but at least I know that they're right where they want to be b/c their children. I feel that if you have children & are single.....& you have your heart set on a certain someone then just go for it....b/c your kids might not like him/her a first & it may take years, but if you really love that certain someone then hold on to them, b/c your children will grow up & leave.....Then you'll be there wondering why you didn't hang on to that person.....
2006-11-09 15:03:06 · answer #9 · answered by Candice D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question is complicated insofar as the feelings of the children have to be considered but they cannot dominate your decision. If the person you are dating is good to you and to your kids then go for it.
2006-11-09 14:54:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋