We recently received a touching e-mail from a “good guy” who is obviously smitten:

“I am so glad to find your web site! That’s because I’ve fallen in love with a single mom and I could really use your advice.

I should tell up front: I’m 24 and she’s 36.

I actually met her seven-year-old son first while he was walking the family dog.  Our dogs sniffed each other, and then his mom introduced herself.

One conversation led to another and his mom and I started dating. Soon, we were seeing each other exclusively. Her son and I get along very well. I am growing to love him, too.

She has told me that she likes how honest and open I am. I find her strength, beauty, and grace so compelling. Our physical relationship is truly ‘love making.’ (Hookups and booty calls are nothing in comparison!)

Here’s where I need some help:

When I have try to talk about ‘our future,’ she becomes tense. She brushes me off. She doesn’t want to talk about any ‘next steps.’

Obviously, she needs time to sort things out. But I’m wondering what I should do now?”

Dr. Leah, aka The Sanity Fairy, replies:

Without knowing more about this single mom’s background it’s hard to know what this “good guy” should do.

If she’s not ready to open up, no pushing or prodding will change that.

I’d be curious to know:

Is there an “ex factor” that lurks?

Perhaps, this relationship progressed too quickly for this single mom? Is she scared?

Does meeting this “good guy” — while walking the dog with her kid in the park — just feel too good to be true?

Maybe she’s concerned about “the math”? Is she thinking that he was 16 when she got pregnant? Is she hating the thought she might be viewed as a “cougar”?

Do any of these possibilities resonate with you?

Let’s all put our heads together and come up with some wise advice for this “good guy”! Thanks!

A dog led them to each other…

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