We got called out

We got an angry email this week from a disgruntled reader. Her subject line was “Get real.” “I’m dating a guy who’s separated,” she began. “And you didn’t cover the half of it. What makes both of  YOU experts?  Rachel was never married so what does Rachel really know about divorce?” Sure, Dr. Leah is [...]

Are you dating a “separated” guy?

We’ve written before about dating someone who’s not yet divorced. Both of us know the perils of falling for a guy who is still attached to his ex. Have you ever been on a great date with someone and heard that dreaded phrase? “I’m separated.” We understand this let down. We also know this can [...]

Whose last name do your kids have?

Here’s a biggie that is close to both of our hearts: Your children’s last name. A last name is more than just a legacy — it carries much weight when it comes to relationships and family. When Rachel at Single Mom Seeking gave birth, she did the traditional thing and gave her baby Dad’s last [...]

Another absent parent dilemma

We are grateful to The Prisoner’s Wife for our guest post today. She describes herself as “a mommy, scribe, and middle-school English teacher” who is “trying to cope with being separated from my beloved. We look forward to your feedback: Many of us — single moms and dads — wrestle with how to deal with [...]

Advice for a second date?

When we first read about Janet’s first-ever Match.com date at Daily Momsense, we weren’t the only ones who were excited. Minus the frizzy hair (Janet, you are too cute!), the date went very smoothly. We’ve just found out that Janet is going out on a second date with this guy tomorrow (Friday)! So, we’re just [...]

Are you having sex, Mom?

“Are you having sex, Mom?” That’s a question that could stop any mom dead in her tracks. A single mom recently wrote us an email for our advice about this parenting dilemma: What do you say when your kids ask if you’re having sex? We understand — and that’s why we’ve come up with some [...]

Our advice for Jon and Kate

Jon and Kate, formerly reality TV’s power couple, have announced that they’re splitting up. At first, both of us were fascinated by these eight adorable kids, one hapless dad, and a dominating, super-organized mom. But  now that we’ve watched this reality TV family’s pain become real, we’re concerned. By now, you’ve heard Jon’s announcement last [...]

Is he still attached to his ex?

We received a distressing e-mail from a single mom with a toddler: “I’m dating a devoted single dad who has joint custody of his four-year-old son. We’ve been going out for a few months so far. He’s successful, smart, and sex with him is incredible. But here’s the problem: Although he has been divorced for [...]

Happy Father’s Day, Part III

Do you have good men in your life? We’re lucky to know so many great dads — and we’re happy to recognize even more terrific dads on their special day. If you missed our previous shout outs to dads, please find more fathers here and here. So, join us to wish Happy Father’s Day to… [...]

Happy Father’s Day, Part II

If you missed our first Father’s Day shout out to dads, please read about these amazing fathers here. Our list keeps growing, and we’re so proud to introduce you to: John from Single Parent Travel: One of these days, we will pack our bags and board that single parent cruise with you. After all, you [...]

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