Things to Consider When Dating a Single Parent
Dating can already be a difficult world. You have to worry about how to ask someone out, how to be interesting and enjoyable to be around, finding common interests, how to keep the conversation flowing and finding an appropriate place to go on your date. But what if you start getting to know someone and through conversation you find out they are not only single but also have at least one child already? Dating someone who already has started a family with another person, whether that person is still present or not, requires a whole new set of skills you may not have thought necessary. Here are some things you should consider before committing to a date with him or her:
1. Their Children are Their …show more content…
Most of the time it can be hard to understand how parents can make it seem like their spare time is more valuable than that of any non-parents time. But truth is, most of the time a single parent’s spare time is more valuable and quite hard to find. Not only does this adult have to have a career to support her children, they also have to clean up after little ones and themselves, run a household, and stay on top of their kids school and extra-curricular activities but they also have to manage to find a little time for themselves sometimes. Doing this without the other parent around can be a …show more content…
You Are Lucky to be With Them
It’s complicated. It’s messy and sometimes stressful and chaotic. They have other people in their life and it will never be just you and them. But on a positive note, they are responsible adults. They know what needs to be done and they will get it done no matter what that means. They are full on love and nurturing. They already know what they want out of a relationship and don’t want to waste their time or yours. You are lucky to find someone who already has their life figured out and knows what they want.
10. They are not Always Looking for Another Parent for Their Child
Common misconception of a single parent in the dating world is they are just trying to find someone who can take care of their kids for them. This is not always the case. This parent is trying to find someone to share their life with. Someone they can grow with and who will love and support them unconditionally. More often than not, this child already has two parents who love and care for them. You should never try to replace the other parent or talk inappropriately about the other parent. That is the fast track out of a relationship with the person you are trying to be
Dating can already be a difficult world. You have to worry about how to ask someone out, how to be interesting and enjoyable to be around, finding common interests, how to keep the conversation flowing and finding an appropriate place to go on your date. But what if you start getting to know someone and through conversation you find out they are not only single but also have at least one child already? Dating someone who already has started a family with another person, whether that person is still present or not, requires a whole new set of skills you may not have thought necessary. Here are some things you should consider before committing to a date with him or her:
1. Their Children are Their …show more content…
Most of the time it can be hard to understand how parents can make it seem like their spare time is more valuable than that of any non-parents time. But truth is, most of the time a single parent’s spare time is more valuable and quite hard to find. Not only does this adult have to have a career to support her children, they also have to clean up after little ones and themselves, run a household, and stay on top of their kids school and extra-curricular activities but they also have to manage to find a little time for themselves sometimes. Doing this without the other parent around can be a …show more content…
You Are Lucky to be With Them
It’s complicated. It’s messy and sometimes stressful and chaotic. They have other people in their life and it will never be just you and them. But on a positive note, they are responsible adults. They know what needs to be done and they will get it done no matter what that means. They are full on love and nurturing. They already know what they want out of a relationship and don’t want to waste their time or yours. You are lucky to find someone who already has their life figured out and knows what they want.
10. They are not Always Looking for Another Parent for Their Child
Common misconception of a single parent in the dating world is they are just trying to find someone who can take care of their kids for them. This is not always the case. This parent is trying to find someone to share their life with. Someone they can grow with and who will love and support them unconditionally. More often than not, this child already has two parents who love and care for them. You should never try to replace the other parent or talk inappropriately about the other parent. That is the fast track out of a relationship with the person you are trying to be