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 and have [...]

How to survive a dry spell

Speaking of dry spells, you might have noticed that Singlemommyhood has just come out of one. We thought it was time to add a bit more color and excitement to your lives. What do you think?
Yes, we’ve both been working behind the scenes to jazz things up around here for YOU. The truth is, Ben [...]

Dating criteria? A contest!

We’re excited to launch an awesome package giveaway this week, inspired by a couple of dating single moms: LoveBabz and International Single Mom.
Whenever we read about single parents who are dating with so much intention, we want to stand up cheer. We all know how much time and energy it takes to sit down [...]

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 have a [...]

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, in order [...]

New beginnings

In honor of spring, we’ve got new beginnings on our minds! And behind the scenes, we’ve been working on our new logo, which we’re thrilled to show off here!

We know that you’ve been very busy getting things done, because you’ve openly shared so much about your lives since we launched (in December ‘08!). We’re proud [...]

Your bedroom is not the family room

Nobody is a bigger fan of Rachel Sarah, a.k.a. Single Mom Seeking, than me. I read her fabulous book cover to cover in one evening — and made my friends buy their own copies. I’ve followed her blog avidly long before we met and founded Singlemommyhood.
That’s why I was so terribly disappointed in her response [...]

Online dating. Is your kid in the picture? Or not?

Have you ever seen single parents who post their kids’ photos on their online dating profiles?
We have.
Recently, Dr. Leah wrote about the truly startling pictures she’d seen on eHarmony.
We deliberately did not mention posting your photos with kid(s) — because this is a whole different subject.
After chatting with other single parents here, we’ve discovered that [...]

Getting that “online sixth sense”

A single mom who goes by “Apples” recently commented about her lack of a sixth sense for online dating.
My immediate reaction? I get it!
We’re all more at ease face to face because that’s our comfort zone. Online dating can be daunting. The learning curve can seem a little steep, particularly given all our other demanding [...]

A whole new way to think about “online shopping”

One of the perks about being single today is there are so many ways you can meet men — or women. (Single dads, we encourage you to join this discussion, too).
The old-fashioned “set up” is a great way to meet people. But how often does that happen nowadays?
If you’re new to dating again, we are [...]

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