Dating 101

[Cafe AmyS]

This post is a place for us to share advice, questions and personal stories about dating as a single mom.  

 

Here are some dating tips from the moms in this group:

• Deciding when it is ok to start dating
• Introducing the new "someone" to the kids
• How long to wait before contacting potential partner after 1st date or meeting
• Internet dating & singles events
• Make dating fun

 

For more help:

• Check out the many posts about dating as a single mom already on this group.
• Start a post to share your story and ask for advice. 

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Please share your best dating advice for single mom in the replies below!

[cookie41988]

me and the father of my 15 month old daughter have been split for 8 months now and i was wondering everyones opinion if dating is okay yet?

[strongToots]

I think its okay, its for yourself not the baby :)

[1cafemom171]

i have been divorced for 1 yrs and 4 months and i have someone else in my life. but we are taking it slow and already in a relationship

[shosho08]

If you feel like that you can handle dating again go right ahead. Just be careful on who you date. Ive been single for like 2 yrs but the baby father and I just recently stopped talking period. Im just waiting on God to send me someone who bests for me and my daughter.

[DARKxXxangel]

Only u can tell when u r ready for a new relationship :) if ur not ready u will just be setting urself up for dissapointment.

[Lupin]

My son is three and I am interested in dating.  I found a couple "green lifestyle" dating websites that feel comfortable.  I do not want to have to pay for this, so It may not go anywhere.  They require a fee to upgrade and actually communicate with men.  Its tough!  I am focusing on career and my son. There really is no time for dating!

[kayg3]

I've started dating 4 months ago and I met someone who I have been soley see for a month...he's great! Jus not sure whens the best time to bring my children in on the whole thing.

[moma_08]

i havent dated anyone in over a year now and i am wondering if i should go and start looking? i have a 4 yr old son and i don't know if it would be good for him. Should i go out on dates and not bring them home to the child?

[aquarius85]

I have been single for two months now from my ex not my kids father but my kids are 6 and 5...and now I wanna start dating again, but I'm so tired of the losers I have came across  I just wanna meet a good nice guy, why is that so hard to fine.

[Jazzmine19]

I think its a-okay! if you start dating xxx its been a while since you guys have split &&& ii honestly dont think theres a time limit xxx its whenever you feel as though you're ready to move on xxx