When the bio-dad is your lover – and you’re married

Just in case you’re new here: our Singlemommyhood community embraces everyone – married, single, or anything in between. We share what’s really going on in our lives. We count on one another to listen  – and unselfishly share heart felt advice.  So, when a married mom contacted us with a terrible dilemma, we took a [...]

Should this single mom give up on love?

We’ve opened many conversations about combining responsible parenting with getting a life. And you’ve let us know – loud and clear – these efforts are far from easy. Whether your kids clash with your boyfriend or you’re grappling with a controlling ex, the road to real love is often a steep climb. So, when this [...]

Should your boyfriend attend the kids’ school events?

We’ve tackled the question about when to introduce your kids to your boyfriend. Single dads chimed in, and some of you defended your choice NOT to introduce their girlfriends to your kids. Occasionally, our attempts to blend our private lives with our parenting responsibilities hit a dead end.  For example, we’ve discussed your options when [...]

What happened to the digital souvenirs after your break-up?

Valentine’s Day is over – and some of you are relieved. If you’re in the midst of a painful break-up, or just recovering,  images of happy couples in love are painful reminders. Maybe you’ve agonized over your own relationship “souvenirs,”  especially the photos. We understand.  All of us have grappled with this dilemma.  So, it’s [...]

When your boyfriend refuses to help with the kids

  An urgent message from a loyal single mom reader – who follows us via Twitter – grabbed our attention. When she told us how much comfort and inspiration she receives from our Singlemommyhood community – and how desperately she needs your sound advice – we rushed to share her dilemma with YOU. Here’s the [...]

When a single mom wonders about a holiday grown-up sleepover

The holidays often bring relationship dilemmas into sharp focus, especially when your kids are involved. Many of you are reluctant to even introduce your kids to a date. And you’ve told us – loud and clear – that you have strong feelings about grown-up sleepovers when your kids are home. Despite these prior spirited conversations, [...]

When your boyfriend is fatally ill

When we received this email from a single mom whom some of you know online, it took a minute to sink in. We’ve talked together about many different relationship dramas – including murder. This situation, however, got us emotional. We’re SO grateful that this mom can count on your support. Here’s the situation: “I’m a [...]

Telling your ex that you’re getting married

The dating rules change when you’re a single parent. You’ve told us that struggle with whether — or not — to introduce your kids to a date.  You’ve also let us know that it’s strangely painful when your ex remarries, even if your relationship has long been over. So, when this single mom contacted us [...]

When your kids want to call your boyfriend “Daddy”

We’ve had many conversations about how to answer our kids’ absent dad questions. We get it: these emotional conversations are tough.  Many of us — our hands are raised — struggle with how to shield our kids from the harsh truth when they ask about their dad.  So, when this single mom shared her parenting [...]

When your child does NOT want you to date

There’s no doubt about it: when you’re a single parent, it changes everything about dating. You’re often unsure just when you should introduce your kids to a date — if at all. And you’ve let us know that sometimes your kids clash with your boyfriend. We get it:  juggling responsible parenting, career obligations, and your [...]

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