| Communication and patience key for single parent dating |
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| Written by Mums date Dads |
| Wednesday, 04 May 2011 10:14 |
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Being a parent can be difficult at the best of times and most would agree they struggle to find the time to fit everything into their day, so for single parents with little free time dating can seem like a scary, if not impossible, task.
Andy Hammonds, spokesperson for MumsDateDads.co.uk, the UK’s favourite dating site for single parents, agrees finding love when you have children can be tricky, he says: “For a responsible parent it’s understandably difficult to take time out to focus on yourself and dating can be full of uncertainties. Introducing new people into your family can be daunting and parents often feel unsure about whether they should be dating and the effect it could have on their children....“But dating is definitely ok, you just need to remember two simple tips, communication and patience, that will help you to find that special someone whilst ensuring your family’s happiness.”
Communicate......
*with your dates....
Let dates know from the offset that your children are your top priority. If this is a problem for your date they are probably not someone you want to have a relationship with.
with your children....
-Be honest but don’t feel you need to tell your children everything, tell them you are going out with a friend and try not to share any more until you are sure about where the relationship is going.
-Make sure they know they will always be your top priority.
-When you introduce your children to someone you are dating, listen to what they have to say. If your children have real concerns or feel uncomfortable with your new partner you need to listen. Talk to your new partner about the problem, see how they interact with your children and really think about the situation.
Be patient.....
Take your time getting to know a new partner before introducing them to your children. If you allow your children to bond with someone early on, only to break up later it can be very upsetting for your children and they may come to resent you dating anyone at all.
When you are ready to introduce a new partner to your children take small steps. At the start try short, casual dates before you begin to include them in family activities.
ABOUT MUMS DATE DADS
MumsDateDads is the UKs favourite dating site for parents. Its members are single parents or are happy to date someone with children. MumsDateDads knows from firsthand experience that it's tricky to find love when you have children.
It offers free registration, astrological & compatibility matching, users can send winks and virtual gifts create and view video profiles, and there is instant messaging & video chat, new member notifications. Users can also upload photos via their mobile. Sign up for free at www.mumsdatedads.co.uk |
| Last Updated on Wednesday, 04 May 2011 20:32 |
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