Dating With Kids

I have noticed a scary trend when it comes to single parents and dating. Most single parents are so desperate not to be alone that they will date the first person that comes along and is willing to date them even though they have children. Often times this person that they settle for does not treat them well and is only ok with your children. You do not need to settle when it comes to dating as a single parent.

I noticed this the other day when I was talking with a coworker. She is a single mom to three boys. She stays with her boyfriend because she is afraid that she will not find someone else that will date her. She knows that he is cheating on her. He borrows money and never pays it back. She is ok with this because she does not want to be alone. I read a great quote once from a fellow single parent. When you are a parent, you are never alone. This is a statement that we all need to take to heart. As a single parent, we want to find someone to date and fall in love with. This is ok. We do not need to be desperate not to be alone because we are not alone in this world.

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