Advice For Men Dating A Single Mother - 5 Important Tips

Single moms are no different. Just like any other woman, they are looking to date, enjoy themselves, fall in love with a great guy and eventually find that one person with whom to share their life. In some cases, for a single mom it becomes less urgent because they are more cautious mostly due to what they've already been through.

Second. When should I meet her kids? What should I say to them? What if I don't want to meet her kids just yet? If you have gone out on 3 or more dates and you think this could turn into something more serious then it could be a good time to meet her kids. It's important at first to introduce yourself as mom's friend. Also, not to show any type of physical affection around the kids. Let them get to know you as a friend of mom's and not as a potential dad. This is key because; the relationship may not work out with their mom. They shouldn't have the pressure to feel like they "have" to like you. If they do like you right off the bat, they don't need to get their hopes up that you'll be their new dad.

You will know when it's OK to start spending more time with her and her kids together and when it's OK to be affectionate and be their mom's boyfriend. If you think it's too early to meet her kids, then be upfront and say something like, "I like you or I like spending time with you and I'd like to meet your kids soon; hopefully you and I will work out but if we don't...I'd hate to upset your kids." This will show you care and should also make sense to her. If you don't want to meet her kids because you never intend on becoming serious, then either don't date her in the first place or end it. That goes more for dating a single mom than any other woman.

Third. Isn't it more difficult to date when a woman has to find a babysitter for most everything? Yes, but there's a good side. Since it is a little harder for a single mom to go out, you know she's probably not going out every night of the week, partying, dating several guys and she's probably more grounded and less flighty. Again, more attractive qualities, right? Just remember though, if you've asked her out, chances are she's done a lot to prepare. Not only in finding a babysitter, but extra time to get her child/children ready for the babysitter, make dinner, find them an activity to keep them happy, etc., not to mention paying the sitter. So, It's definitely not cool to cancel last minute.

Fourth. Is a single mom looking for someone to provide an income? The answer to this is again, yes and no. Every woman wants a man who has a good job. Why? It's an attractive quality for a man to be responsible in life and be able to provide for himself and someday, a family. Relationship Videos