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Topic: Dating Advice For Single Parents
Maxsterx Joined Mon 03/07/16 Posts: 2314	Tue 04/19/16 06:58 AM
I've heard of putting Vaseline on the bedroom door knob... to stop unwanted intrusions, during those tender moments while you are invading each others soul.

Unknow Joined Sun 05/08/16 Posts: 32	Fri 07/08/16 02:12 AM
So..op.. you are suggesting we use our kids in order to find dates..?..ie..ok.. little Bobby.. I know you don't want to take piano lessons.. but the piano teacher is hot..and daddy needs a date for Saturday night...lmao lol

BreakingGood Joined Tue 07/01/14 Posts: 3182	Fri 07/08/16 06:34 PM
Date other single parents.

Kim8asia Joined Mon 07/18/16 Posts: 6	Mon 07/18/16 03:33 PM
Wow great idea. Thanks for the advice.

Zero_Effected Joined Sat 12/02/06 Posts: 18395	Mon 07/18/16 06:38 PM
I've seen a lot of threads about "how can a single mom(or dad) find that special someone". It can be hard for a single parent to "look" or find a date when your days can be filled with so many responsibilities. I know my day was get the kids up, get them to school, go food shopping, clean the house, do laundry, help with homework, cook then clean again...and on and on it goes. So what do you do? I found the best thing to do is get your kids involved with after school activities like sports (soccer,football etc) or unrelated school activities like karate. These activities are not only very healthy for your child's physical and mental development but also provide you with a way to meet other single parents while you remain active in your child's interests. I have met a great number of single ladies while attending my son's karate competitions. It was a great way to share in his love for karate and also get out and meet people. I believe it was good therapy for both of us hey you been awhile huh totally worked for me, not at finding dates mind you! But I met a lot of couples and single parents this way, who became very good friends over the years! They kept me sane when things got hairy as my kids grew older.. some having more experience than others were key at me not tearing my hair out OR blaming myself for thinking I was doing everything wrong! I found a lot of supportive, empathetic people and created a social circle I could count on! Plus I had fun being there with my kids, as did they, so we all definitely benefited.. yup.. very solid advice my dear!

trauma_queen Joined Fri 07/22/16 Posts: 1	Fri 07/22/16 12:34 PM
Awesome advice! I'm a newly single parent and have been struggling to meet adults with similar interests and responsibilities

iamkm29 Joined Mon 05/09/16 Posts: 4	Fri 09/02/16 08:50 AM
Finding that special someone is hard to believe and might not be lucky enough to find your true soulmate. If by letting your kids involve on your hunting stuffs then you're focus is within yourself only. For me it isnt the best idea because the time you spend with your kids is different. You probably know what i mean. As parent we value our time with our kids and hunting days will come or if not. feel what you have. I advise you either enjoy dating and/or being in a relationship but mught be unlucky to find that special someone in the end. Remember, that special someone might leave someday but your kids wont. Hope that helps.

Rooster35 Joined Wed 05/27/15 Posts: 1776	Fri 09/02/16 08:59 AM
I agree with you OP. As a parent I can sympathise, although I myself wouldn't flirt with another mom in between "... There you go!! Atta boy!!!..." but it's still good advice.