Dating can be a confusing and difficult time for women. This is especially true for single mothers. Worries over remembering how to be single, knowing how to dress for your newfound freedom and whether or not your children will approve of your dating can be very daunting. It can also be very important to your emotional well-being.

Divorce itself can take a toll on your emotions. Add to that the concerns and frustrations of being a single mom and you can bet that your stress level is probably somewhere towards the top of the radar screen. Having the opportunity to be your own person, not a mother and not an ex-wife, can be very rewarding. That being said it is important to understand the ups and downs of dating as a single mom and how to introduce this new concept into your life.

First of all it is important for you to understand that you are in control of your dating life. You make all the rules. Single mothers are no longer expected to take up knitting and wait for a respectable gentleman to save them from singlehood. If you want to go dancing or even have a one-night stand that is entirely up to you. You’re single - you’re not dead. You are still a woman and you deserve to live like a woman.

Keep in mind that it is not necessary for your children to meet every single man that you date. This is of course if you are only planning to go out with a particular man once or maybe even twice. If you are beginning to date someone seriously then that is the time to introduce him to your family. Find a reliable sitter for your children, one that they are comfortable being with, and worry about the introductions only when the relationship begins to take a serious turn.

Although you should always be safe with your personal information, it is suggested that you never lie about having children. On the other hand you shouldn’t overwhelm your date by talking about your children non-stop. There is a balance between the two. You should also be completely honest with your children should any questions arise about where you are going or what you will be doing. This is particularly important if you are considering having extramarital sex. While you may think that it is perfectly acceptable, you must be prepared to explain this to your children, provided they are at an age appropriate level. If you are uncomfortable talking to your children about this aspect of your life then you should definitely reconsider what you may do within your dating relationship. Honesty is always the best policy where children are concerned.

Keep your priorities in line and your hormones in check. Never put your dates before your children but by all means never use your children as an excuse to avoid intimacy. If your children need you, for instance if they have school or sports events coming up, then you should strive to be there for them. On the other hand if you know that your children will be find with a sitter for the evening then go out and enjoy yourself with your new beau.

You may find that when you do introduce your children to your date the meeting may not go well. Remember that your children are just that - children. They tend to feel much more strongly about certain aspects of life. Be prepared to empathize with them about their feelings over meeting someone new. They may simply be having difficulties with sharing you with your new beau. Take the time to talk with your children and give them the time that they need to become adjusted to this new change in their lives. Remember dating is one thing for you but it is a completely different situation for your children. Have patience and communicate with them over any problems that you may see them having. Chances are that they just need a little time to adjust to this change. Before long you will notice that they are perfectly fine with your new guy and all of you can spend time together creating a new bond.

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