Monthly Archives: December 2018

Third Grade Dating Rules School Days, Rule Days School days, school days, dear old golden rule days. Another school year arrives. The first day saw many different forms to fill out, as well as copies of various classroom/cafeteria/playground rules. School children are bombarded by rules – and rightly so. Social etiquette is learned, not inherent. However, on the second day of school a new set of rules emerged, via my third grade daughter. These are the third grade DATING rules (be still my beating heart!) Here they are, as explained by my eight-year-old daughter. Rule 1 – No gas, this is strictly verboten. Enough said on this one. Nothing is … Continue reading →

Single-Parent Dating Dating could be fairly easy for most of the part, at least for most single women and men out there. But what if one is a single parent, would that change the stakes? Well, according to latest statistics, there are approximately 10.4 million families headed by single mothers and 2.5 million headed by single fathers, in the US alone. So, would these facts make the dating game a lot easier or will it just shrink the dating pool and stiffen the competition? Getting into the dating game with a kid, or kids for that matter, is a daunting job. It’s frightening not only for the single parent but … Continue reading →

Dating and the Single Parent – Keys to Success The most important factor for single parents to date successfully is for them to know why they are single. If your reflections of why you are single include “he did this” or “she did that” but have few concessions to personal contributions, you are not ready to date. Even if you are a single parent largely due to the behaviors of another, not recognizing what personal qualities led you to choose your previous partner will most likely lead to a repeat performance. As a single parent you are now in a position to model to your children (whether you like it … Continue reading →

Straightforward Single Parent Dating Tips This is highly subjective, so I will take on larger issues and resist going over finer points. If you can navigate high level issues, you’re well on the way to successful relationships where a child is involved. First, the main consideration should be placed on the child. If you are not interested in having children around on a daily basis, date someone that is childless. Next, be honest with yourself about what you will accept when it comes to children. If the parent does a poor job, resist thinking you can step in and solve the situation. Notions that there are broken families that need … Continue reading →