Dating Tips for Single Parents 

Dating Tips for Single Parents So, are you dating again? Are you just contemplating dating and don’t know where to begin? Being a single parent is challenging in and of itself, but with dating in the mix the complexity of your situation multiplies ten fold. You are no longer married, and you are trying to make sense of your new lifestyle, while stabilizing your new parental position, professional life, financial affairs, and yes, your love life. You wonder sometimes if you should even consider having a love life and whether it’s worth all the hassle. Doubts run deep. After all, you feel that you failed in one marriage, you lost a lot of your self confidence in your ability to judge people’s character. You are older now, perhaps in your 30’s, 40’s or 50’s. You may not feel as attractive as you used to be during your last experience with the dating scene. Now you have to keep your children in mind when you choose who to date and, more importantly, who to have a committed relationship with, so they will have a positive contribution to your children, not only you. You are a package deal now and you need to remember that, so you will be able to make your relationship choices with your children in mind. The following tips will help you clarify your expectations of dating and a future mate:

1. You have a right to have an active social life, even if you are divorced with children. Just keep your dating and dates separate from the children. It is important to set this boundary in order to protect your children from meeting people and wondering what, if any, role those people have in your children's lives. Check back next week for my second tip and as always you can contact me at yaffa@connectingstepfamilies.com or 714-527-8111. NEW 4 week program "Remarried with Children" starting on Tuesday, November 3rd in Seal Beach-please visit my website www.connectingstepfamilies.com for details