Single mum dating and developing relationships

[Newgolddream70]

I have been asked out on a date. It's someone I have already met in person a couple of times. I've accepted (couldn't think of a reason to say no) and we are going out for dinner in a couple of weeks.

I last dated someone when my DS was small (he's now 10) and I'm not on any apps or actively looking for anyone. My question is, has anyone managed to date someone or have a relationship with someone but kept it separate from their day to day with their child? I don't want to bring a new man into DS's life at the moment nor do I want him to know I'm dating. Has anyone successfully done this? My DS comes first so if it means I can't date until he's older, then so be it.

My friend has - three children and they have no clue, she only seems him when they are with their dad and to make it work she has to split her time between Belfast and Dublin. So far so good though.

Yes, but only because of our working hours. He works from home and I work shifts so we can always meet up when the kids are at school,

We have moved on significantly now as 3 years in but we still see the majority of each other during school hours.