Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Should single Parents Date?
Being a single mom isn't easy. Not only do I have many shoes to fill (i.e. father, mother, friend, mentor, etc), I have to deal with the normal trial and errors of life......one in particular is loneliness. As a woman, companionship is very important to me because I need to feel that I belong to someone. Someone who will stand by me through thick and thin. Someone who would take care of ME for once.....But when you have children, it's really hard to find that one person who can complete you. So my question for today is, should single parents date or just deal with the hand that has been dealt to them?
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I don't think there's anything wrong with single parents dating as long as they are mature about it. I think it also makes it easier that your kids are teenagers so they can understand why you would want to have a significant other. I say everyone deserves happiness so go for it!
ReplyDeleteI don't think anyone should live life feeling lonely. My mom remarried when my sister and I were young so we went through that rebellion stage. Now that I am twenty and my sister is seventeen, we realize that moms need someone too. Since your children are teenagers, they should be fine. Besides, they will be off to college soon and beginning their own life. While it is your duty to care for them now, you still deserve to have someone care for YOU! I am very thankful that my mom has my step-dad. So I agree with Sara-Go for it!
ReplyDeleteIt depends on what you want in the end. If you're not content with life as is, trying to find a significant other is probably a healthy goal to try to work toward and explore. But only if it's what you really want. I used to feel like I needed someone up until about a year or so ago. It's honestly not necessary to have someone to be happy, but at the same time, there's a certain part of the "human" experience that can only be gained through companionship. At least that's what I think. I'm certainly no expert. :)
ReplyDeleteIn the end, do what you feel you need to do to best benefit you. That's the important thing to be concerned about.
Some good answers here. I will refrain from jumping into this!
ReplyDeleteK. Smith
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