Single Parents Dating

Charlie Sheen’s ex calls NY trip ‘eventful’

Charlie Sheen’s ex calls NY trip ‘eventful’
Denise Richards has not commented about ex-husband Charlie Sheen’s hospitalization but says visit to NY was .eventful’.

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Ok…Relationship question for any parents that used to be single parents who started dating after being alone

So, here is my dilemma. I have a 3 year old son who doesn’t seem to be adapting well to my new relationship status. Up until 8 months ago, it had always just been me and him. I finally met a man who was worth my time (and my son’s time) but it’s proving to be a bit difficult. I’m not sure how to handle the situation since the topic of living together has come up..I want what best for my son (and myself) but what is the fine line at compromising or forwarding my relationship with my boyfriend? They seem to get along for the most part, but then other times they just clash, and I don’t really want to put my son through a lifetime of feeling left-out. I have his best interests in mind and have never dated someone just to get him a “father”. He has a great dad already but we just didn’t work out together. Ugh…
Just to clarify a bit, I’m in no hurry to move in and give up any of my alone time with my child. I know my question is a bit contradictory in parts…My son only met my boyfriend 8 months ago, after almost 4 months of making sure that this was someone worth him meeting, that wasn’t someone in a relationship with me for the wrong reasons.

Three of Cezanne’s card-player works reunited

Three of Cezanne’s card-player works reunited
Three out of five Paul Cezanne card-player paintings have been reunited in a new London exhibition, alongside preparatory oil paintings and drawings in what the Courtauld Gallery called a world first.[...]

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If it’s hard for single parents to date someone childless, why not date other parents?

I always hear and read the complaints of single moms/dads have with dating someone who is single and childless, so why dont’ they do everyone a favor and just date other single parents?

Video: Ex-NFL-er Junior Seau Drives Off Cliff

Video: Ex-NFL-er Junior Seau Drives Off Cliff
*Former San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots player, Junior Seau, is hospitalized for allegedly driving off a cliff. The crash occurred in Carlsbad, Calif. Also, according to reports, the former NFL player also sustained unknown injuries after he was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. He was released from a San Diego County jail [...]

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Woman’s conviction ends ‘sickening paedophile ring’

Woman’s conviction ends ‘sickening paedophile ring’
The conviction of a woman for sexually assaulting a baby and allowing her boyfriend to take photographs of the abuse today brought an end to “one of the most sickening paedophile rings this country has seen”, prosecutors said.

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For single parents out there? What do you expect from people who date you? Reality check?

Well, I don’t have children on my own. But I have involved with a never married father of 2 small children.
He hasn’t dated much because he was busy concentrating on his work and his two kids. and be honest with you, his financial situation prevents him from taking any girls out. (He is on edge of filing for bankruptcy) I dated him for a while because I think he is a great person. I have been posting and reading questions here on yahoo answer, and found out people do have unrealistic expectations from women / men who date single parents.
I laid all my cards on the table. I told him “I am not going to be your kids step mother, never. I can be however, the great adult friend who is there for them. and I will not interfere with their daily life but I won’t make any decision for them. It is their parents job. Financially, it is all up to the court, however, if I decided to form a family with a single dad, I also have to watch out for my future family and my future kids.”
He told me he trusts me, respect me, and loves me. So it is all up to me. He doesn’t expect me to be the care giver or the step mom, what he wants me to be is his loving wife, well, hopefully.
I am just wondering if there is anything I have left out to say to him because reading answers and questions on yahoo here regarding dating a single parents discourage me. But I think it should be dealt with case by case. Not every situation is difficult. Just looking for advices to see if we are handling the situation in a mature kind of way. What are the potential dramas you see here in our relationship? thanks

Any single parent dating stories?

How has it been for you? I am a good guy, pretty d@m sexy (this is what ppl tell me and i do take great care of my body) I am responsible. But it seems as if kids really are a dealbreaker for most people. I am fine wiht it honestly sicne my kids give me all I need really. I would not trade my spot for the mothers spot for anything! (she is living free and single with no responsibilities…she gets the kids only 4 days out of the month and seems to be ok with it to live her single lifestyle) But I’d like to hear anyone else who is a single parent on how dating has been for you?