How to survive a dry spell

We recently heard from the single mom of two teenagers about what she refers to as her latest “dry spell.” Her dating life has been up and (mostly) down since her divorce a few years ago. Things didn’t work out with her last boyfriend after she found out that he’d been seeing someone else behind [...]

Dating your ex’s best friend

As you know, Singlemommyhood is all about *real* parenting and relationship challenges. Our readers — that’s YOU — don’t hesitate to ask the tough questions. And you never fail to give terrific advice. Thank you! So, when we recently heard from a devoted solo mom reader about her sticky relationship dilemma, we figured that you [...]

3 reasons dating changes when you’re a single parent

So, we’ve both had our share of experiences dating “bad guys.” And we’re the first to take responsibility for agreeing to a second and third date, even though red flags were waving in front of our eyes. We overlooked that fib. We tuned out when he told us that he’d “worked off and on” for [...]

The 3 best ways to know if you’re ready for single parent sex

  Single parents achieve *single* status in a variety of ways — via divorce, death (often thought to be eerily similar), adoption, or through a host of various reproductive technologies. No matter what the route, there’s one thing all single parents have in common: we’re  single… NOT dead. We all want — and need — [...]

Most outrageous online profiles?

We know that many of you are dating again — and have profiles online. Let’s just say that we have a bit of experience here, too… We’ve had a lot of fun laughing together about the most “out there” profiles we’ve ever come across. Do you relate? Rachel recalls one Username that really stuck out: [...]

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 [...]

Break up: how do you “he-tox” him for real?

– A single mom blogger whom you might know has asked this great question: “How long does it take to get over someone?” We’re sure you have a lot to say about this one. Amy, who blogs at Singleness of Heart, separated from her husband more than two years ago. Last summer, she met a [...]

Are sight unseen romances for real?

A single dad who prefers not to be identified has written us with a romantic quandary that got our attention. This guy told us that he “met” a woman online a couple of months ago and they’ve been having “Internet romance.” Yes, reading between the lines, this really means that: They live on opposite coasts [...]

Staying friends with someone you met online?

“I recently met this guy online and we talked for hours over coffee. He’s smart and funny. There’s just one little problem: I’m not attracted to him.” We got this email from a single mom recently, and here’s her dilemma: she would like to remain friends with this man. Is it possible? After all, they [...]

Your thoughts on “furry kids”?

If you’ve dated online, have you noticed how often people mention their pets? “Must love dogs.” Have you read this on profiles as often as we have? This is code for my pets are the priority, don’t you think? Don’t get us wrong. We love the fact that online dating allows daters to be pet-specific, [...]

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