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 her [...]

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 this [...]

When your ex suddenly appears via Facebook

This weekend, we received this urgent email from a single mom who could really use your advice:

Here’s what’s she told us:
“Everything I’ve read at @Singlemommyhood has helped me so much. Dr. Leah’s book is on my night stand. But I’m just at a total loss about how to deal with this situation.”
This single mom told [...]

Pregnant and the father is married. Help!

Note: Post updated below…

A distraught pregnant young woman contacted us today to ask our advice. Here’s her dilemma: The father is a married man who urged her to conceive promising he would leave his wife and marry her.
We know that some of you have faced similar circumstances.
Or you’ve offered emotional support to a  family member [...]

It’s Christmas break and I haven’t met his kids

A single mom we’re privileged to know shared this dilemma with us:
“I’m upset because my boyfriend hasn’t introduced me to his kids.”
Our single mom friend filled us in on the details by email: “I have a great co-parenting relationship with my ex. My boyfriend, on the other hand, has a terrible relationship with his ex.”
For [...]

My ex says that he’s coming back for Christmas

We hear from many parents who have been going it alone with very little — or no — support from their exes. Are you among them? Understandably, it’s during the holidays that many of you hear from an ex-spouse or partner, often after a long silence. (And, yes, we’ve been there, too.)
Case in point: a [...]

How to survive a dry spell

Speaking of dry spells, you might have noticed that Singlemommyhood has just come out of one. We thought it was time to add a bit more color and excitement to your lives. What do you think?
Yes, we’ve both been working behind the scenes to jazz things up around here for YOU. The truth is, Ben [...]

What happened to your wedding album?

We know that all of you are working hard to create the lives you deserve.
For many of you, that begins with decluttering and purging out our your “marriage museum.” You’ve told us exactly how you have disposed those “souvenirs” from your past relationship.
But one “souvenir” seems to stump many of you: What do you [...]

Does co-parenting mean a trip to Disney World with my ex?

If you’re divorced and co-parenting, you know just how much work it takes to move on and cooperate. So, when we received this email from a single dad about this issue, we knew we could count on you for some advice.
Here’s the dilemma:
His son’s four-year-old birthday party is coming up and they’re having their first [...]

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