My kid doesn’t need to meet my new girlfriend

October 6, 2009 by Rachel Sarah  
Filed under Dating, Tips & Advice

“A couple of months ago, I started dating a woman whom I met at the gym, and I think I’m falling hard for her,” begins an email we recently received from a divorced dad of one.
Great! So, what’s the problem?
Well, this dad has always vowed to keep his parenting and dating lives separate — and [...]

Responsible co-parenting or something else?

August 18, 2009 by Dr. Leah  
Filed under Dating, Tips & Advice

A single mom recently asked us an intriguing question.
Should she insist on meeting her ex-husband’s new girlfriend?
This all started when her tween daughter broke the news: “Daddy has a new girlfriend. We went swimming. And she wears a bikini with pink stripes. Her tattoo is so cool!  Next week we’re getting pedicures.”
While this single mom [...]

Bringing along the boyfriend?

July 23, 2009 by Dr. Leah  
Filed under Dating, Single Parents, Tips & Advice

As a dating single parent, you already know the “best advice:”
Have boundaries. Keep your parenting life separate from your dating life. Take it slow. Wait until you’re sure about a relationship before you introduce your kids.

We’ve seen, however, that summer creates a special dilemma.
Have you noticed that your dating boundaries get a bit [...]

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