Should first date conversations include relationship status?

We know that many of you are dating — or thinking about dating again. So, we hope that you’ll offer some advice to this single mom who wrote to us. Thanks. This mom — who asked to remain anonymous — became single when she was pregnant and living abroad. We were honored to hear that [...]

What does “more space” really mean?

When single guys — who are dating single moms — write to us, we’re always fascinated by their perspective on what can be tricky relationship territory. So, when we got an emotional email from “Dr. C” — a physician — we asked him if we could share his story with you.  Dr. C. is a [...]

Contest: There’s a Man in the Kitchen

No doubt about it, most of you love to read. And we couldn’t be happier about that fact. So, whenever we get the chance to give away books — that are right up your alley — we go for it. Please meet Ellie Slott Fisher, who became a single mom when her husband of 15 [...]

Has your daughter started dating?

You might already know the single mom who wrote to us this week to ask for some advice. Her name is Tiia and she blogs at Teacher Intl. Like us, she’s raising her daughter solo, without an ex. “She is a good kid,” Tiia says about her 13-year-old daughter. “I feel fortunate that she doesn’t [...]

When is it okay for kids to meet someone you’re dating?

This concern just might make it the No. 1 spot in our “Asked Most Often” category. MANY of you have emailed this question to us: “When is it okay for me to introduce my kids to meet someone I’m dating?” (And, yes, we’ve both asked ourselves this very same question!  We wish we had an [...]

Do you celebrate YOUR independence?

If there’s one thing that Dr. Leah loves to remind me, it’s this: kids grow up fast! Do you know what she means? Before we know it, our children are in high school (some of you are there already!). And then, they’re off to whatever their next step might be … college, job training, the [...]

How do you tell a *man* you’re a single mom?

This is exactly the question that Kate, pictured above,  a fellow blogger and valued neighbor @Singlemommyhood, asked this week. Here’s what’s going on: A few months ago, Kate was out of town for work when she met up with some friends in the evening. It was a rare night out to herself and she was [...]

“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 [...]

My ex invited me to his wedding. I think?

A single mom who read our post on “Is your ex getting remarried?” wrote in to ask for some advice. Her ex-husband is getting remarried at the end of the summer. And from the outside, that seems great for everyone in the picture. Not so fast. “I want him to be happy,” this single mom [...]

When your divorce is recent. And your ex’s girlfriend is long term.

A very recently divorced single mom contacted us when she found out her ex already had a *girlfriend.* Apparently,  this is not a casual or transitional relationship for him. And that’s what stings. Here’s what this single mom told us: “Our marriage was in a sad state. I’d asked for some time and space. Well, [...]

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