Comments on: Single Dad seeking advice http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/2008/07/single-dad-seeking-advice/ Remarried and Remodeling Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:21:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: When two single parents are dating each other. One dad speaks up. | Single Mom Seeking... http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/2008/07/single-dad-seeking-advice/comment-page-2/#comment-8554 When two single parents are dating each other. One dad speaks up. | Single Mom Seeking... Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:25:45 +0000 http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/?p=584#comment-8554 [...] Should Phil have a heart-to-heart about the fact that he has a serious girlfriend? [...] [...] Should Phil have a heart-to-heart about the fact that he has a serious girlfriend? [...]

]]> By: single man http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/2008/07/single-dad-seeking-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-7908 single man Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:23:43 +0000 http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/?p=584#comment-7908 I would think twice before taking my kid on a date. If I really trust and am confident of the relationship with the person then only I will take that step. I would think twice before taking my kid on a date. If I really trust and am confident of the relationship with the person then only I will take that step.

]]> By: Have you ever taken your kid with you on a date? | Single Mom Seeking... http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/2008/07/single-dad-seeking-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-7123 Have you ever taken your kid with you on a date? | Single Mom Seeking... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:30:53 +0000 http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/?p=584#comment-7123 [...] and single dads, have you ever suggested that a woman bring her kids [...] [...] and single dads, have you ever suggested that a woman bring her kids [...]

]]> By: Single Dad Seeking… | Single Mom Seeking... http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/2008/07/single-dad-seeking-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-7122 Single Dad Seeking… | Single Mom Seeking... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:28:26 +0000 http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/?p=584#comment-7122 [...] single dad I know — who prefers to remain anonymous — recently posted this ad on Craig’s [...] [...] single dad I know — who prefers to remain anonymous — recently posted this ad on Craig’s [...]

]]> By: Hot single dad coming to town? | Single Mom Seeking... http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/2008/07/single-dad-seeking-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-7105 Hot single dad coming to town? | Single Mom Seeking... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:31:17 +0000 http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/?p=584#comment-7105 [...] This fall, I got a random email from a single dad vlogger, explaining that he’d recently launched a website for single dads: [...] [...] This fall, I got a random email from a single dad vlogger, explaining that he’d recently launched a website for single dads: [...]

]]> By: Jo http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/2008/07/single-dad-seeking-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-7028 Jo Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:59:12 +0000 http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/?p=584#comment-7028 I agree with the majority of the parents here. My daughter is 19 now..but when she was a child I would never introduce her to anyone unless we were steadily dating for several months- it's just the way I am. I've been divorced now for 15 years and only had one serious relationship since the divorce and that did not last because the woman I was dating was not right for me or my daughter so I ended it. I've now been single for over 7 years and it's rough. My daughter is 19 and in college and I miss her so much. She does come home to see me on weekends but it's not the same as when she was a kid. She's got a job, is always on the go- but that's good and she's becoming independent and is growing up. Still- I miss the times when we'd spend whole weekends together and have meals and watch movies or go places. I'm 50 now- and online dating does not work for me. It gets pretty lonely being a single parent when your child goes to college and grows up I agree with the majority of the parents here. My daughter is 19 now..but when she was a child I would never introduce her to anyone unless we were steadily dating for several months- it’s just the way I am. I’ve been divorced now for 15 years and only had one serious relationship since the divorce and that did not last because the woman I was dating was not right for me or my daughter so I ended it. I’ve now been single for over 7 years and it’s rough. My daughter is 19 and in college and I miss her so much. She does come home to see me on weekends but it’s not the same as when she was a kid. She’s got a job, is always on the go- but that’s good and she’s becoming independent and is growing up. Still- I miss the times when we’d spend whole weekends together and have meals and watch movies or go places. I’m 50 now- and online dating does not work for me. It gets pretty lonely being a single parent when your child goes to college and grows up

]]> By: Single Mom Seeking… | Another single dad seeking advice… http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/2008/07/single-dad-seeking-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-3830 Single Mom Seeking… | Another single dad seeking advice… Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:38:17 +0000 http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/?p=584#comment-3830 [...] you, readers, are incredibly helpful and supportive, more single parents have been writing in to ask for advice. Here’s Joseph, the divorced dad of three children. He finalized his divorce over two years [...] [...] you, readers, are incredibly helpful and supportive, more single parents have been writing in to ask for advice. Here’s Joseph, the divorced dad of three children. He finalized his divorce over two years [...]

]]> By: mc http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/2008/07/single-dad-seeking-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-3708 mc Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:29:54 +0000 http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/?p=584#comment-3708 As a single mom of 2 small children, I really dislike it when a guy I've just started dating keeps asking about my kids, wanting to meet them, etc. I want time alone with him to "date" and focus on him, to see how our relationship progresses. I think some men think they can capture their GF's heart by being nice to her kids, by trying to "fit in" to her home life, but I want our relationship to proceed (or not) based primarily on ourselves. I also enjoy getting some rare "adult" time away from my kids--I really need a break sometimes! On date night, I want to go to a grown-up restaurant, watch a movie that's not rated "G" and have grown up conversations that are not constantly interrupted. I don't want a man I've just started dating hanging around at home, acting like he's a member of my family, when he's not, yet. I don't want to expose my kids to someone who may not last more than a couple of months. He's dating me, not my kids, so why the rush? I get kind of suspicious if they keep asking. Why do somemen do this!??!!? As a single mom of 2 small children, I really dislike it when a guy I’ve just started dating keeps asking about my kids, wanting to meet them, etc.

I want time alone with him to “date” and focus on him, to see how our relationship progresses.

I think some men think they can capture their GF’s heart by being nice to her kids, by trying to “fit in” to her home life, but I want our relationship to proceed (or not) based primarily on ourselves.

I also enjoy getting some rare “adult” time away from my kids–I really need a break sometimes! On date night, I want to go to a grown-up restaurant, watch a movie that’s not rated “G” and have grown up conversations that are not constantly interrupted.

I don’t want a man I’ve just started dating hanging around at home, acting like he’s a member of my family, when he’s not, yet.

I don’t want to expose my kids to someone who may not last more than a couple of months.

He’s dating me, not my kids, so why the rush? I get kind of suspicious if they keep asking. Why do somemen do this!??!!?

]]> By: singlemomseeking http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/2008/07/single-dad-seeking-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-3657 singlemomseeking Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:19:07 +0000 http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/?p=584#comment-3657 Kelly: it sounds like you're going with your gut and doing exactly what's right for YOU and YOUR SON. Bravo. Is your boyfriend feeling impatient?... Sounds like it. Moms and dads out there, any advice for Kelly? Kelly: it sounds like you’re going with your gut and doing exactly what’s right for YOU and YOUR SON. Bravo.

Is your boyfriend feeling impatient?… Sounds like it.

Moms and dads out there, any advice for Kelly?

]]> By: Kelly http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/2008/07/single-dad-seeking-advice/comment-page-1/#comment-3655 Kelly Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:16:10 +0000 http://singlemomseeking.com/blog/?p=584#comment-3655 Hi, I have been divorced for four years and share custody of my 5 year old son with his father (my son has a great relationship with his father). I recently started dating someone who I really want to incorporate into our lives, but everything I've read online says that I should wait. My boyfriend (of 3 months) has met my son in a couple of group settings, but I'm reluctant to be intimate (hand holding, hugging) with him in front of my son. He's been asking if we'll be able to show affection towards each other in front of my son in the future and I have told him yes, but I don't know when that time will come. My gut doesn't say to wait a year, and yet I'm scared to do it any sooner because of what I've read online. Any advice? Hi,
I have been divorced for four years and share custody of my 5 year old son with his father (my son has a great relationship with his father). I recently started dating someone who I really want to incorporate into our lives, but everything I’ve read online says that I should wait. My boyfriend (of 3 months) has met my son in a couple of group settings, but I’m reluctant to be intimate (hand holding, hugging) with him in front of my son. He’s been asking if we’ll be able to show affection towards each other in front of my son in the future and I have told him yes, but I don’t know when that time will come. My gut doesn’t say to wait a year, and yet I’m scared to do it any sooner because of what I’ve read online. Any advice?

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