Friday, December 2, 2016

7 Dating Tips For a Single Dad

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Being a parent is not an easy task, more so if you are a single parent without a spouse. The way you lead your life, your priorities and outlook completely change after having kids. Dating should be done with a little bit more care, keeping your kids in mind.

1. Don’t date like you did before marriage
You cannot possibly live the life of a young wanton bachelor again post marriage, if you have children in your care. You cannot be going on casual dates here and there, picking up girls randomly and disappear from home for whole nights as it will affect the growing minds of your children negatively.

2. Don’t neglect your children for dates
After becoming parents, the first priority of all fathers and mothers should always be their kids. You have bought them into the world, and hence, you are responsible for their proper journey until adulthood. Do not leave your children or neglect them by canceling plans you made with them for going out on dates.

3. Introduce only after she is a serious girlfriend
Your kids will grow up with loose morals if you start introducing every girl you take out for a date to them. They will assume their dad to be a player and emulate you. Firstly, date only girls who are mature and closer to your age and secondly, introduce them only to that girl whom you truly love and intend to marry.

4. Make your children understand
Don’t do an about turn after the introductions. You cannot leave your prospective new wife to forge a happy relationship with your kids all by herself. Children can be mean to those who try to take the place of their parents and give them step motherly treatment. Talk to your kids and make them understand about your need to remarry and move on in life. Tell them how good your girlfriend is.

5. Don’t get your dates home
If you want to extend your date or hook up with them and spend the night, do not invite them over to your place. Seeing women emerge from your house time and again will morally weaken your children, making them believe in flings rather than love. It also doesn’t look good to your neighbors who could spread vicious gossip to scandalize you that could make your children irritable and angry if it reaches their ears.

6. Mention your status before dating anyone

Before you meet up a woman for a date, it is vital that you inform her about your single with kids status. Few women would accept a man and his children from a former spouse with maturity and love. So make sure you filter out girls who will not be up for becoming a stepmother in the future, if things go well.

7. End the relationship if your children and girlfriend are not gelling
If you have put in your best efforts but are still not able to see her being a part of your happy family, you should head for a breakup. However, many a time your children could be the wrong ones treating your girlfriend unfairly. Think about the times the children and your partner have interacted and if the fault lies in your kids’ behavior and you both truly love each other, get committed. The children will come around sooner or later.



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