What’s this single dad’s next logical step?

We received another email this week from a distraught single father — and it has stumped us. This 35-year-old man fell deeply in love a few years ago, but, unfortunately, the relationship was on-again-off-again. A year and a half later, they broke up for good.  She moved back east, and he remained on the west [...]

When you’re still madly in love with your ex

We know that some of you might scream when you read that headline — “No!!!” — but we also know that many of you get this one. We really appreciated the honest email we got recently from a single mom reader, and we respect her wishes to remain anonymous. She’s very eager to hear your [...]

Should a man always be told that he’s a father?

Thank you so much for trusting us at Singlemommyhood with your most troubling relationship issues. We’ve listen as you told us that you’re breaking up when you’re pregnant – or soon after giving birth. We know this has marked one of the most difficult moments in your life. Your stories are powerful. So, when we [...]

“I put my world on my back for this single mom”

At least a few times a month, we get emails from guys who are dating single moms. Most of them don’t have kids and they’re writing to us because they want some advice from single moms. That’s exactly why we turn to you… Because who gets single moms better than single moms themselves? “Our love [...]

When kids insist on sleeping with you

We believe that single parents need to carve out personal space at home. We’re also the first to say this might be easier said than done! We’ve encouraged you to keep kid toys and other assorted clutter (*adult* toys are a whole different topic …) out of your bedroom.  We’re also BIG fans of locks [...]

Any advice on breastfeeding?

Both of us breastfed for a time. That was a while back and our circumstances were different. So, when we got this email from a pregnant single woman, we knew that our Singlemommyhood community understands today’s career pressures. And we’re hopeful that you can offer this single mom-to-be the advice she needs. Here’s the situation: [...]

Break up: how do you “he-tox” him for real?

– A single mom blogger whom you might know has asked this great question: “How long does it take to get over someone?” We’re sure you have a lot to say about this one. Amy, who blogs at Singleness of Heart, separated from her husband more than two years ago. Last summer, she met a [...]

Single guy (no kids) dating single mom

We certainly heard from you loud and clear when we posted a question from a single mom whose kid-less boyfriend showed little warmth toward her little girl — even after almost two years together. So, we were intrigued when got an email from a single guy who’s dating a single mom with just the opposite [...]

When you miss your child’s father

A single mom blogger whom we adore has reached out to us for some advice, and although we responded briefly by email, we know that YOU probably have a lot to say on this one (you usually do and we love this about you!). So, thank you to The Restless Mama for letting us share [...]

Break up or give the relationship another try?

A while back, many of you chimed in about breaking up when you’re pregnant. Your stories were powerful. We also got the message: breaking when you’re pregnant — or soon after giving birth — marks one of the most difficult moments of your life. So, when we received this email yesterday, it was clear that [...]

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