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Dating as a Single Parent

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Dating as a Single Parent: The Heart of the Matter

Section titled “Dating as a Single Parent: The Heart of the Matter”

For a single parent, dating has an entirely different level of complexity. You are not just vetting a partner for yourself; you are vetting a potential influence on your children. This is a sacred responsibility that must be your guiding priority.

Your boundaries must be stronger, your vetting process must be slower, and your discernment must be sharper than ever before.

The Ultimate Vetting Test: The Introduction

Section titled “The Ultimate Vetting Test: The Introduction”

This is one of the most significant milestones and should be treated with extreme care.

  • The “When”: The answer is later than you think. An introduction should only happen when you are in a serious, exclusive, committed relationship and you are confident in your partner’s character and long-term potential. This is a matter of months, not weeks.

  • The “How”: The first meeting should be brief, casual, and in a neutral, low-pressure public setting (e.g., meeting for 30 minutes at a park or for ice cream). It is an introduction to “mom/dad’s friend,” not a “meet your new parent” event.

  • What to Observe: How does your partner act around your children? Are they patient, present, and respectful, or do they seem awkward or dismissive? How do your children respond to them over time? Trust your parental intuition—it is your most powerful guide.