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 [...]

Have you ever fallen for a lie?

We get emotional when you share your painful break-up experiences with us.  Admittedly, some of your relationships – like dating a separated guy – were risky. You’re quick to acknowledge that ignoring obvious red flags was your personal choice. And we’re quick to point out that hindsight is always 20/20. Juggling responsible parenting with dating [...]

When should kids sleep at a boyfriend’s house?

You’ve shared your worries about how to combine responsible parenting choices and strictly adult pleasures. We’ve talked about introducing – or not – dates to our kids. And we’ve debated the wisdom of grown-up sleepovers. We’ve never discussed, however, when it’s appropriate to involve our kids in our overnight romantic plans. So, when this new [...]

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 [...]

Are you just the transition relationship?

  “I just started dating a great guy, but I’m worried,” began an email from a single mom we know. “You see, I’m the first woman he has dated since his marriage.  He’s fantastic,” she went on, “but I know – for a fact – that the first person someone dates after a major break-up [...]

Introducing your parents to your date

All of us are familiar with the relationship challenges single parents face.  Sometimes we just don’t feel ready – yet.  Later on, we worry about when – or if – to introduce our kids to someone we’re dating. And we understand:  you’re sharply divided about grown-up sleep-overs when the kids are home.  As the holidays [...]

Are you dating a “separated” guy?

We’ve talked candidly about the perils of dating a married man. And many of us can also relate to the unforeseen complications when you fall for a guy who is still attached to his ex. Have you ever been on a great date with someone and heard that dreaded phrase? “I’m separated.” We get it: [...]

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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