Asking Questions

October 26, 2011

When I first started dating my boyfriend, I was overwhelmed. I had met what seemed like the perfect guy for me in so many ways. But his life was so complicated and I was having a hard time adjusting to it. When we were together everything was great, but he’d go off and be with [...]

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Give and Take

October 19, 2011

Are you giving more than you are receiving? Or are you getting more than you are giving? I am more comfortable giving that receiving. I think many of us are. But I have found it is critical in life  and especially in dating that there is a balance between the two. Giving in this sense [...]

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Knowing What You Want

October 16, 2011

Do you know what you want? Do you really know what you want from a relationship and from life? I always thought I knew that my ideal partner would be kind, loving, friendly, respectful and good looking. But that description would probably fit about 75% of the single men out there. I had to really [...]

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Get Support

October 12, 2011

When I first started dating a single father, I felt left out, confused and alone. What I learned is that I need a solid support system of people who love and respect me, hold me up and guide me through the hard times. I am a social beings and I need community around me. I [...]

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Rule #10: Have fun

October 10, 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzRH3iTQPrk

This is supposed to be fun right? Let’s all just take a deep breath and stop taking everything so seriously. Please enjoy my favorite video that helps me lighten me up when I find myself taking things a little too seriously… What else can you do for fun today?

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Rule #9: Don’t take anything personally

October 9, 2011

It’s not about you. Really, it’s not. If you are taking things personally, just take a deep breath. Remember whatever you are feeling is okay. You might be trying to figure out the situation and jumping to conclusions. Try instead to focus on how you are feeling. Are you feeling insecure? Left out? Those feelings [...]

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Rule #8: Don’t give him advice

October 8, 2011

It may be tempting to give him advice on how to raise his children or other details of his life. In fact, you may know better. It may be irresistible to guide him in how to do it right. But if you can at all resist the temptation, bite your tongue. Respect that he is [...]

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Rule #7: Let him talk to his ex

October 7, 2011

This is a very sensitive subject, but he’s going to be talking to his ex. You may not like it. This may stir up some jealousy in you. I’m sorry to say sister, but you have to live with it. Remember, he’s not with her anymore. In most situations, he probably wouldn’t be talking to [...]

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Rule #6: Ask questions

October 6, 2011

The life of a single father is very complex. You may have many questions that you may be afraid to ask. Ask them anyway. Find out how long he was married, when his marriage ended and why, what his marital status is currently, if he’s divorced how long he’s been divorced, who asked for the [...]

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Rule #5: Give him space

October 5, 2011

Don’t expect him to spend all of his kid-free time with you. You may have plenty of free time when he is off being a parent to his children and might want to spend as much time with him as possible when he doesn’t have the kids. Remember that he has a lot going on [...]

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