Dating / Finding a Potential Husband

Updated on October 29, 2009
C.H. asks from Lincoln, NE
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I'm thinking about getting back into the dating scene. I'm tired of being a single mom. I'm also tired of several other things. I'd like to be able to have adult talk. Something other than Star Wars, etc. I'd also like to find a stable father figure for my son. Anyhow, does anyone know any good safe online dating services that aren't too expensive?

I like eHarmony. But their an arm and a leg. I don't really have a whole lot of time outside work and taking care of my son. Any help / suggestions would greatly be appreciated.

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E.M.

answers from Des Moines on

i can't tell you any good sites but i will advise you that if you do find someone date them for a long time before introducing them to your children. it can be very confusing and harmful to your kids as they understand more then we as adults think they do. So no matter how you find them or who you think they are make sure you are sure they are sticking around before you let them meet your son. i know many single parents that have a 6 months of dating before the new partner meets the kids and i know of people that have a new guy/girl each week, they think their kids are fine with it but they arent. Good luck in your search. . dont search to hard it seems the harder you look the worse people you find. Eventually a great person will come into your life and they will be the ticket to happiness.

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B.H.

answers from Minneapolis on

Good Luck!

I have been a single mom on and off again for 8years.

Really if your going the internet route it doesn't much matter which site you use. There is all the personal dating sites, myspace, tagged, etc..There's guys everywhere it's all about weeding through and finding a good one.

I know how difficult it actually is waiting months and months to introduce your kids to a new dating partner. My advise is you don't necessarily have to wait forever just make sure they're a good pick, and you've found out their skeletons and really know them first. My dd is 8years old and her dad has been out of our house since she was 6weeks old. I've introduced her to 3 boyfriends I believe, 1 being semi serious and one being extremely serious. The extremely serious one whom I've known for 3 years is the one who has bothered and upset my dd the most. It's not about how long you know someone. This guy and I have a complicated relationship including the fact he's now the dad to my baby. Now the guys my dd has met and were only in her life briefly haven't effected her at all, it's the long term one that has. My dd is very attached to one guy he has been in her life for 3 years, he's more of a dad to her then her real dad but weren't not married and who knows if we ever will marry so just be careful it's not always the amount of guys or how quickly they come into one's life as the long term relationships. I had a psychologist tell me with kids they don't really have a hard meeting people and never seeing them again as this is part of life and they do this in their own circles of friends, they switch schools, they constantly meet kids on sports teams, scouts, this and that and never see most of them ever again. Just remember your kids come first over any boyfriend.

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S.S.

answers from Minneapolis on

A co-worker of mine met her husband on Match.com. She says she would recommend that website to anyone and everyone. I don't know if it is still the same but it then it was pay for 6 months and get 6 months free.

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T.S.

answers from Minneapolis on

I know a few people who have met on e harmony. It seems to be a very good and safe site for dating. With kids, things do get a bit tricky, but some guys are okay with that. I just talked to a guy today who believes that all relationships should only last 7 months... period! He is such a nice guy, but yet he gets bored easily with women. I guess it just depends who you might met there. You might find that a guy with kids also, who can understand being a single dad might be perfect.

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M.W.

answers from St. Cloud on

My advice to you is to pray about this.

Ask God to show you who your husband and father to your son should be. Tell him the desires of your heart. Jeremiah 29:11&12 "For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord,plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you."

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