If you're a single mom and you have created an Internet dating profile, be upfront and tell the truth.. Why waste your time and the time of men who are not interested in women with kids.
If you meet a man in your daily life, you don't have to reveal it right away. If you do get to go out on a date with him, I believe it's necessary to tell the whole story before you may be asked out on a second date.
It's also a good idea to keep your child out of the picture. However, if you are dating a guy exclusively for at least six months, consider an introduction--but no sleepovers at your house until you've told your child that you have a commitment.
How you describe your relationship with your "friend" to your child (children) depends on their age(s). With young children you can say that the sleepovers are like play dates and they have nothing to do with the time that you share with them and no matter what else, the child is your first priority. Make sure the guy you are seeing understands that as well.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Single Moms Dating Again
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Dating vs. Tennis.. Go with what works
Yes, go with what works, but change what doesn't. I recently heard that Rafael Nadal, the #1 Tennis player in the world has signed a huge contract with Nike. Their marketing people want to come out with a new line of Nadal signature products. The problem is that they want Rafael to change his image. They tried to convince him to get away from the muscle shirts and pedal pusher shorts. I heard that Rafael was set to go with the change for the current U.S. Open, but at the last minute he got cold feet and decided not to change, at least until after the tournament. I guess he figured; "I worked myself up to # 1, so why change a winning formula?" Good thinking!!
Now let's compare it to your dating life. If it is working and you are happy with the quantity and quality of your dates, then I suggest you continue what you're doing. But if you're like most of the people I talk too who are not happy with their dating lives it's time for changes. Here are just a few (include your comments with your suggestions): Get a make-over, new hairstyle, professional make up and re-do your online dating photo AND your profile. When you meet someone new, act friendly, don't brag, make eye contact, smile, look to have fun, go out to new places where people with common interests hang out, and tell your friends and family to keep you in mind thinking of possible dates for you. Change your wardrobe to be more fashionable and "cool", and my final suggestion, don't look at a date as the person you may want to marry...just look to have fun and enjoy yourself..It will take the pressure off and you WILL have fun.
Friday, August 29, 2008
What Caused Her to Leave Him?
Obviously loss of attraction and lessening of chemistry are major causes for breakups. However, if he turns into a couch potato and allows her to make all the important decisions, she'll conclude that she doesn't love or respect the "wimp." So here are the big 4 reasons you may be dumped.
1- Don't be a wuss. She'll lose all respect for you.
2-Don't be boring or predictable. She craves creativity and excitement.
3-Pause before saying or doing what you've always said or done. In Seinfeld, George Costanza , the loser, did the opposite of what he normally did and became successful with women.
4- Try to be creative, adventurous, funny, passionate and romantic. You gotta work at it. Women will sense your lack of interest in them.