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 [...]

Can we talk about your bedroom?

We’ve talked a lot about the challenge of juggling parenting  – and getting a (we mean sex) life. We get it!  As these candid conversations unfold, we wonder how your parenting and private lives have melded – or not? Frankly, we’re most curious about your bedroom. Some of you have told us that your bedroom [...]

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 boyfriend doesn’t want a life with kids

Single parenthood changes everything about dating. Balancing responsible parenting with finding love is never easy. Sometimes our romantic partners just don’t get along with our kids — we get it. Here’s what recently surprised us: a single mom contacted us with a relationship crisis. Yet, when we asked what it’s like when her boyfriend does [...]

When a mama wonders about friends with benefits

A Facebook friend messaged us — urgently — for our advice about friends with benefits. We must admit: this is new territory for us. Of course, we’re on the record that single parents can enjoy a private (we mean sex) life and remain conscientious parents. Often, however, deciding what’s right for you is complicated. We’re [...]

Sex in the bathroom?

We must admit: this is the first time we’ve been asked this question. Truthfully, we’ve got NO experience with this particular relationship conflict. And we weren’t sure — at first — if this issue was really worth the conversation. The more we thought it over, however, we realized that this is an important issue. And it’s [...]

Dating as a solo mom?

Over the holidays, we heard from the choice mom of a toddler who wrote to tell us about her resolution for 2011: to start dating again. (Cheers!) She decided to become a single mom by choice at age 40, and thanks to a donor, she now has an energetic, adorable son who started preschool this [...]

When kids overhear you “getting busy”

Many of you have told us how much you miss being in an intimate relationship. After all, you’re human. We get it. We also know how challenging it can be to balance both parenting and dating. At some point, however — if you’re in a loving, healthy relationship for a time that feels right to [...]

Is there room (or not) for this single dad?

We all agree that dating is for grown-ups. And we all know that *romance* for single parents is often a complicated juggling act. Things get even more complicated if your kids insist on turning your bed into the family activity center. Or maybe your kids have just decided that they prefer sleeping in your bed. [...]

I’m pregnant, it’s complicated

Wow, we’ve had a string of emails this week from new readers (thank you!!) and we bumped this one to the top of the pile. This woman could use your advice ASAP. Here’s what’s going on: She and her co-worker have been dating for the past year and they’ve kept their romance hush-hush  in the [...]

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