I have been asked this question numerous times during my time as a single mom. One of the first things to pop into my head is: “no games”. I am then quickly reminded of the scene from Jerry Maguire, in short, Jerry is given advice on what “not to do” and that is…A REAL MAN DOESN’T TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A SINGLE MOM. I have asked many of my male friends about this scene from Jerry Maguire and most agree that single moms should be handled with special care. This doesn’t take away responsibilities from the moms as they must be clear about their expectations as well. But, as a man, keep...
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Being a single mom has its ups and downs. There are times when you are dating and it is hard, or times when work conflicts with your children’s activities. However, when it is all said and done, you enjoy the night knowing you are an awesome mom for being and doing the best you could.
As a single mom, I struggle with the ups and downs, the joys and the sad times, the loneliness. What gets me by and what should get all single parents by, is the sweet smiles our kids give us. When times are tough, our kids give us such great strength and joy. We enjoy their hugs, their smiles, their...
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Looking for love online can be a daunting, but exhilarating task. There are the obvious ups (you get a wider range of potential mates to choose from), and the upsetting downs (you fall in love online, but in person they are not as charming). For anyone interested in what the online dating scene is all about, below are some tips to having a successful online dating journey.
Step 1: Have Realistic Expectations
Before you decide on which dating site you will participate in, it is advisable that you take some time to think through what you want from all of this. You should seriously...
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It is a fact of life that the older a man gets the more likely he is to meet a single woman that is also a mother. More people are choosing to have children before marriage, or choosing divorce when they are unhappy with their partners. Blended families now outnumber traditional families, so it is important to recognize the issues that may come about when dating a single mom.
How much time are you willing to sacrifice for your new love?
Single people without children usually only have to worry about their job taking up their time. When the work day is over with single people are...
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Bringing two families together in marriage is called creating a blended family. While a single mom and single dad may be in love with each other, it is possible that the kids may not be quite in the same state. It is normal when you create one family out of two separate families that there are going to be blended family problems. The key is to nip those problems in the bud to help make your family a stronger unit together and to create a new normal for all of you in creating a new family.
Give it some time.
While it may have been a quick thing for the two of you to fall in love,...
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