I am a single mom of a 6-year-old boy who is the love of my life. I want to start dating again. How soon should I bring up the fact that I have a child? Also, now that I'm "dating for two," how much weight should his ability to be great with my son have in my relationships?
WealthyChats.com: Getting back into dating can be fun, but follow a few rules.
First, be upfront. If you try online dating, put your single-mom status in your ad so that men who absolutely don't want to date a woman with kids will not reply. But if you meet a man in your day-to-day routine, don't feel you have to blurt it out as you give him your contact info; do offer it up on the first date if you would like to pursue a second one.
Next, don't "daddy date." Too many women stick around the wrong guy because "he's so great with the kids." At first, keep interaction with your child out of the picture. If your relationship has been exclusive for at least eight months and is nurturing, solid and happy, then consider an introduction -- but no sleepovers at your place until you've told your child there's an official commitment.
Finally, don't play out your dating drama in front of your son. All he needs to know is that Mommy's play dates have nothing to do with his time with her and that, no matter what, he's your No. 1 priority. And make sure the big guys in your life understand that as well.
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