Parents Dating

During this day and age, there is a very good chance that you may meet and begin dating someone who does not live next door. This used to happen when one person would move away, but now the ability to meet people online means that there are many long distance relationships going on all over the world. Long distance dating is definitely not for everyone.  However, sometimes it is necessary for a short period of time or even for a longer time.   With children, it is not easy to just pick up and move across the country as this can be really disruptive to them.

A huge benefit of developing a long-distance relationship is that it allows you to get to know the person better on a personal and emotional level rather than purely physical.  You may not even meet one another in person  until much later.  This can also be a benefit for your children, as your children do not have to be introduced in person to someone until you have developed a great friendship with the person you are dating from a long distance.

Here are some Tips for Long Distance Relationships For Single Parents:

- Assuming that you have met someone online, you need to take some safety precautions.  Until you get to know and trust the person on the other end, chat or talk in person on the phone, rather than using Webcam.  Only provide cell phone numbers or numbers that are not easily tracked.  Later on, when your relationship advances and the trust is there, Webcam can be a great way to “see one another” in a long-distance relationship.

- Because you are not able to touch and feel one another, it can be tempting to talk about physical and sexual stuff.  Although that can be an exciting part of the relationship, it is best to delay this until you know the other person on a more emotional level.  Instead, get to know the other person’s dreams, goals, desires, and get to the know the person you are dating long distance this way.  Otherwise, when you meet in person, you may find that you have nothing in common other than a physical or sexual attraction (assuming you are looking for something more than just this).

- I personally know single parents that have moved across the country to be with their new love, and left their children behind with the other parent.  Please don’t be one of these parents.  You may be able to leave your children with their other parent, but at what expense?

Watch for future posts on dating advice for single parents.

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