Single parent dating

[Juststopamoment]

Just wondering how women are dating if they are looking after their children full time. I’ve been on an app for three months now and it’s looking increasingly like it’s going to be impossible. Guys just aren’t interested in that sort of complication or is there a way round this? Any success stories or advice? My kids are both in secondary school, can be left home for a few hours and I thought now was the time.

I have a little baby and I met someone extremely understanding (he has older kids) did dates outside the home a lot with babysitter then when I invited him to my house he was very respectful about keeping clear of toddler bedtime etc. it didn't work out with him as we didn't have that much in common but in terms of how kind he was he was great.

I guess with teens the awkwardness is that they know what's been going on if there's a man at breakfast table in the morning! You'll just have to find someone that's willing to wait a bit before you can have a sleepover and then have an awkward chat with the kids when he does

Sorry I mean I have little toddler not little baby.

I don't. My ex doesn't have our children and I don't have family that will help out so I don't date and have been single 7 years. If you don't have an ex or family who will look after your child for weekends etc then your options are to pay for babysitters (something I've chosen not to do personally)

If I might cheekily ask what app are you using ? I guess at the minimum they have to be local . I wonder if it helps that they are a single parent themselves . The upside is better understanding ,, downside on the other hand might be that it’s difficult to find time that works for both families .

I would go local. Stick to coffee dates at first. Where you can leave your children as they are old enough. Build up gradually. Have you got friends they can stay with if you want to do overnight? I’m dating someone it’s been about 2 months, I’ll leave mine for an afternoon one week the following week they are with their dad for a weekend. It’s easier if the other person doesn’t have children in some ways.