Question for those of you at least 25.......single parent and dating ...need good advice....? been seeing someone for a little while now..... a really great guy. It's a very new relationship-- about a month. My trouble is trying to manage my feelings. I am a single mother-- my five year old son's dad died four years ago. Having raised my son alone, I am not looking to date for fun, and i don't involve people I date with my son so that he doesn't become attatched and get confused. This man I'm seeing is absolutely wonderful. He is the brother of a friend, and I already know his family. It's been a short time, but I have very strong feelings for him..... He feels the same, and he cares about my son. (he has met him in group situations a few times.) I can't help but wonder if it's abnormal to feel so strongly so soon? I'm not normally like this-- I mean, of course, any new realtionship is fun and exciting in the beginning.... but this feels different. Should I try to back off of this a little? Or is it possible to sort of 'know' that things are right this soon?

Single mom looking to get back into the dating scene...need advice? I'm a single mom of a beautiful 1 yr old. I have sole physical and legal custody, and unfortunately my ex-husband does not exercise any kind of visitation with our child. I have been separated over a year, and my divorce will be finalized this summer, if he finally decides to sign the papers he recieved. I'm in my mid-twenties, by the way. Now, having been separated so long, I have taken the time to heal my personal wounds left by my marriage... I feel at peace with everything, and ready to move forward... so have you got any dating advice for me? Getting back on the dating scene is hard, especially since I have sole custody of my child, meaning I don't get a weekend "off" or anything, so what's the bet way to meet people, what is the "dating etiquette" for single parents, etc? Any advice welcome and appreciated:) I am a professional, self-sufficient girl. I put myself through school, have a bachelor degree, and I have, alone, cared for all my baby's needs. I have no intention of finding a father for my baby, nor do I expect a guy to pay my bills or anything. I have been doing it myself for years, and I have the intention of doing it all my life. I am looking for companionship. Not a bank, hehehe. As far as re-marrying, I do not wish to do so. I'm not looking for "the" guy, that takes time. But I am willing to just look. Maybe I'll find someone who interests me. I do go out, sometimes, with friends. I have the luxury of having parents who love their grandchild, so they do babysit for me some times. :)

What are some of the things I should be aware of when dating a single parent? I am considering getting serious a single father. I really love his little kid, so we get along well, but are there other things or tips you could tell me about so I might be better prepared for a relationship like this? What are the challenges in a situation like this? I am pretty young and I don't have alot of experience with this sort of thing. All sincere advice is really appreciated! He is 5 by the way :)

single parent dating? how many of u are single dads,,iam i have 2 girls aged 4 n 6 been single since youngesr was 3 months ,,im really strugaling to find a girlfriend,,can ne other single dads give advice on how to meet ladys,,,and have u had similar problems

What are some things I should be aware of when dating a single parent? I am considering getting serious a single father. I really love his little kid, so we get along well, but are there other things or tips you could tell me about so I might be better prepared for a relationship like this? What are the challenges in a situation like this? I am pretty young and I don't have alot of experience with this sort of thing. All sincere advice is really appreciated! He is 5 by the way :)

What if you have a single parent and the person you are dating does and they get together? What would happen if say.. your father is single and the person you are dating has a single mother and the 2 hookup? Would it be morally okay for both relationships to continue, or would one relationship need to end? Im not in this situation at all its just something thats on my mind so I dont need advice, Im just curious what other people would think of the situation and the right thing to do.

I am a single parent and I need advice please!? I have raised my 2 boys (ages 9 and 12) alone. I am stable and have my act together. I have a college education and make good money. Men say I am very pretty. I am also level-headed, calm, friendly, and caring. I am still having trouble with the dating scene. I don't really want a serious relationship....just someone to hang out with that won't betray my trust. Someone who wants something similiar.....where do I find this? Is the problem that I am a single parent? I am not actively "looking", but I am keeping my eyes open to the kinds of guys, but they don't seem to be anywhere! Any advice anyone? I am lonely!

SINGLE MOMS: divorced mom of two needs dating advice!? i have been divorced from my abusive and irresponsible ex-husband for 8 months now and have adjusted to being the only provider and parent of my two great girls. i have graduated college and started my new career, decorated my new apartment and had a wonderful makeover. i'm doing well, except... i am now ready to date again. i have no clue as to how to go about meeting men to date, or telling men gently that i have two children that mean the world to me. i don't want to date a man who has children, just a personal preference i have. is it worth looking for a decent guy who is willing to date a single mom? or will i be wasting my time? any advice to give me? a couple of people have put me down because i would rather date a man with no children. i choose that because i want to date casually for the time being, and if a man has kids that i become attached to, it will make it that much harder to stop seeing him. it's one of those variables i would rather do without. but if a good guy comes along and has children, i am not going to opposed to dating him. my ideal situation is to date a childless man casually as to ease myself back into the dating pool. but who knows? my dream guy may have 10 kids, and i have no problem with that. but to date casually, i would rather a man with no children.

single parent? hey i am a single parent and i have 5 kids the olest 13 the younest 1 my wife died 3 years ago and i am ready to start dating again by my oldest dont want me to date and get's upset when i teel her i am going to start dating again what should i do? i mean i know her motgher died but i really want to date? my daughter has told me that she will leave and never come back if i date another woman. she is my little girl? but i need some advice

dating as a single parent? dating a guy for about a month. He is unsure about how he feels because i have a 5 year old child, and he has never dated anyone with kids. He says he doenst want to lead me on, but is unsure about his feelings on the situation. However he says i am different than any other person he has dated in a good way. Should i cut it off? i am unsure of what to do. Any Advice PLEASE!

I am a single parent wanting to get back to dating. How & when do I tell prospects that I am a mom? I have tried online dating sites & have yet to find/meet anyone to my liking. However, I have met men when I am out & about that I have been interested in. If they get wind that I am a mom or I tell them that I am, they flee before we even really get to know each other. I am proud of being a single mom & believe I should be upfront about it, but I also want to give them time to get to know me. So should I tell them the first time we meet, the first date, second date, a week, a month...? When and how do I delicately tell them? P.S. My daughter is a baby/toddler so I don't need to explain anything to her nor am I interested in her meeting anyone until it becomes serious. She stays with her grandma when I go out, which is very rare. Thanks for your advice.

how long should i wait to start dating? HELP real advice please!? I am expecting in july, and i am single, my bf cheated on me with a girl he met on facebook, and spent Christmas with her and her 4 kids, and needless to say, we are NOT together anymore. but how long do i wait to start dating, i mean after the baby is born? what is acceptable? about 4 months, would it be wrong to start dating or announcing that i am single and ready to date now, but obviously not have sex? this is my first child, and i am a bit confused about being a single parent and dating? i can use any help.

Dating dilemma from a single parent? I am a single mom to 2 year old. I have know this guy for a while now and actually meet him years ago through my ex. We have been hanging out for a few months now and recently started dating. He does not have kids but is completely acepting of the fact that I do. I mentioned to him that I want someone in my life who is as interested in my son as I am and his response was his main interest was me, not my child (but again, he accepts the situation) I do not know how to take this. He told me he is not trying to take over the father position to my son but at the same time he seems alittle hesitant when interacting with him. I do not know if I am reading too much into this or that is an expected response from someone who does not have children. They get along well when they are together too, so I dont know if I should be focusiing more on our delvoping relationship and his and my sons will develope over time or this is too soon. Any advice would be very welcomed. For the record, he never said he didnt care about my son, he said he is not trrying to be his father, which is understandable. He doesnt have kids and I get that this is new to him (and I). We do do things as the 3 of us, like dinner and what not and its mainly to see how they interet with eachother. Also, my son does not know we are dating seeing as we do not act any different in front of him as I do with any other friend. As far as he is concerned, this is just one of mommy's friends. As far as expectations that I have, I dont really know what they are. That is what I am still trying to figure out. Being single and trying to date with a child is so much harded then anythig I would have imagined because its not about just me anymore. And I do put my son first.

Parents and dating advice? I was wondering what ya'll thought of this situation. I'm 18 yrs old, living with my parents and they pay for my college tuition. So, I'm in the whole 'i live under their roof, i follow their rules' thing. The problem is that they started to tell me a few months ago that they don't want me to be in a committed relationship with anyone. They said that I should just date around, be single, and have friends, but not to be commited to one person, and that my focus should be on school. So, question: does that make any type of sense to you at all? I personally don't see the point of dating if I can't be in a relationship. And I tried talking to my parents about this and it does no good. Oh, and I'm not gonna move out cuz I'm 18 and dont like their rules - can't afford that at all and don't think its worth it.

Parents...dating...college...advice? sometimes i feel like i don't date as often as i could because i don't want to have to bring guys around my parents. i'm 20 and i still live at home while attending college. i'm an only child of a single mother, so i understand her concerns and over-protectiveness, but i find myself not dating the way i'd like to date because i don't want to get the 3rd degree everytime i go out.....anybody experience this and have any advice to offer?

Single parents in the dating world? 1. how do you introduce your gf/bfs to your kid(s)? When is it a good time in the relationship to introduce your gf/bf? 2. Is there any long term effects to your kid(s) when you go in and out of relationships with new bf/gfs? 3. Do's and Dont's with your kid(s) pertaining to entering the dating scene Any advice or comments?

Advice for dating a single mother??? She had to cancel our date last night due to no sitter....? There are some details that could change your answer... - This was the only day we shared a free night (we work nights) - Her son is a lil' less than a year old - We've only gone out once, and talk on the phone often - I don't really know her and her family well enough to ask myself to her house (she lives with parents) - She doesn't really know my family to the point where I think she'd feel comfortable with my family watching her son - We've talked about the fact that she has a son, and also that she would be my first girlfriend, so we agreed to take things SLOWLY - That's right, she's the first girl I've been out with.

California Legal Advice for Custodial Single Parent in battle?? I'm a single mother of a 9 year old. Her absent father all of the sudden sent me papers regarding a court date in June requesting child custody and visitation. This startled me; I'm upset and worried, and won't mention anything to my daughter until I know exactly what to do, because this will really scare her. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make sure she is and feels safe. I can't assure her that not knowing what to expect and be prepared. Any help, links, lawyer contacts, referrals to someone that might know what to do would be greatly appreciated.

parent to parent I need some helpful advice on "sex talk" to my teenage daughter!? I am a single mother of three children. My oldest is 13 and a girl. She started her period at the ripe young age of 9, so as far as the female sexulaity I have always been open. Last year she recieved sex ed classes and knows the concept of sex and pregnancy. I have noticed the other girls in her class doing more than flirting. My hopes is that I raise a strong minded young woman that respects herself, however I am not sure how to go about it. I was never married and I feel like a hippocrite, sort of like "do as I say not as I do". My daughter is not dating ( and from the emails I get to read) she does not have a boyfriend, this past summer I noticed her cloths were a bit more revealing on her and let me say she wear a size 9 ladies and a 36d bra..at 13??? I know when I started thinking about sex and I was young, I had no respect for myself and participated in sexual acts to gain aproval from men. Years later (with theorpy) I changed my ways. Any advice!!!!

Single again, need help!!? Ok, so heres the deal: I was married at 18 years old (big mistake). Now I'm 23, divorced, and I have daughter that will be 4 in a couple months. So now I find myself trying to jump back into this dating game with no clue of how the game is played because I was barely a part of the game in the first place. In addition to that, how do you involve a child in the whole dating/relationship process without scaring away the guy or trampling the child feelings?? And on top of all that, I find myself terrified of even the thought of having a serious relationship again, but at the same time the loneliness of the single parent life is driving me crazzy!!!!! Advice please?????

I am 20 years old a single parent with a 9 month old little girl. I need some answers or advice? I am a single mother with a nine month old daughter. When I found out I was pregnant my daughters dad left me and told me he wanted nothing to do with our daughter. He has never seen her or even tried to see her. I am now dating a old friend of mine . We have been doing very well. and we get along so great. However, he hates the fact that I had a child with someone else. I have told him numerous times that I am over her dad and the situation that happened. Its been almost two years and Believe it or not I am way over it. I dont care for her dad, I dont think about him I dont love him. What he has done to our daughter is so cold-hearted . So i will never forgive him. I told the guy that I am dating that under our circumstances ( me and my daughters dad) that i could care less about him. there is no way I would ever take him back. I can say I dislike him so much. He says that he just cant believe and he just doesnt think that I am over it. He tells me he loves me but last night he told me he wanted a break because he thinks things are moving to fast and he says he needs time . he says he's not only jumping into something with me but he is jumping into a family. It scares him. He has only seen my daughter one time and he said when he saw her it hurt him because he knew she wasnt his. the whole thing is it bothers him . He tells me that my daughter is so young and that maybe it would be different if she were older... By the way he is 27. I am so hurt because this is a guy that I saw future with .someone I feel comfortable bringing my daughter around... what can this mean. I am so confused. How can i make things better. i really want to know why he waited this long to tell me. please help.

Advice when trying to date someone who is already a friend, whose feelings about me are unknown!? This is a re-posting since I posted it during the night, hopefully more people will give advice at this time of day! Thanks. Ok so my female friend and I have travelled to work since Summer and have been chatting everyday about how we've been getting on at work etc - really helping each other out. She is a single parent of quite young children whom I have gotten to know also. She has been single for 2 years. In these Christmas few weeks off, I have realised I miss this girl and that I really feel a lot for her. I took her and the kids Christmas presents, and they were pretty underwelmed but then, they are that type of people. At New Year I offered to take her a glass of wine early evening as she was stuck at home and I was busy later. She said they be at relatives and not back till my relatives were arriving so I wouldnt be able to go. I am not sure if this was her just not wanting me there or not. I cant be sure that if I tell her how I feel - how she will take it. Maybe she is avoiding me since I took the Christmas presents round, maybe it was too much? (but it wasnt much at all...) She never really texts me when it isnt about work unless I text her first. Also it is very hard to tell the meaning behind text messages anyway. I am kinda scared to even ask when she is next free. She never asks me over (although it's only been a few times) - I tend to ask if it's ok to go over. I would like to see her one evening when the kids are asleep. She really struggles to get babysitters unless she has like 6 weeks notice! Her friends and family are really really unhelpful. I dont mind visiting her at her place though, it just makes it difficult to ask her on a proper date. Maybe I am too inconfident to tell her how I feel anyway. Plus I cant ask her in a way that will seem like I would care if she said no to me, because we still have to work together! I want to act cool! These things dont get better in your 30s you know... I appreciate any help you all give.

As a single parent, how do you except/deal/handle this issue? I am a single 37 yr old, attractive full time father to an awesome 13 yr old girl. I have her all but 4 nights a month. She just moved in with me in December and I love having her with me. However, it has turned my social life upside down. I am virtually undateable. I have met a few great woman but, I think they get frustrated I cant give them the time the want or deserve. I need ot be home for her and obvioulsy that means, very limited time to date and so forth. It is starting to take a toll on me. Any tips or advice on how to except and/or deal with this?

How should I get back into the dating game? I haven't dated in years. My son's mother left shortly after he was born so it's just been the two of us for years. Frankly he's been encouraging me to date and I'm finally going to make a step towards it. Any single parents have any advice for getting back out there? Preferably slowly?

[Dating Advice] Please Help!? Im going to be as real and open as i can,though i dont like admiting my flaws to others,please tell me what im doing wrong,what i can do better and what i should be looking out for with girls. Im 24,single,never had a girlfriend,and never kissed a girl,physically im muscular up top,and in the arms,but could shed a few pounds around the stomach area,facially i'd like to think im atleast average,if not decent looking,mentally im "ahead of my years" when it comes to listening,helping[even in situations i've never been in] and coming up with quick analogies to present my points,but i have a 8th grade education due to my parents homeschooling me[against my liking],i think the homeschool part is whats caused so many problems in the relationship area of my life,i think i missed out on very important years of mentally growing and learning basic lessons in friends,relationships and self-esteam,i was in a dark place from 14-18 since i pretty much was home ALL day between classes and the lack of friends[i had more friends than i could count when i was in public school up to 8th grade],i then began to start asking girls out,who i'd meet through my cousin who was a cheerleader at the high school,my only way to make friends was through the friends i'd make through my cuz,so if i met 1 person,i'd meet all there friends,and mabee lose 1 or 2 along the way,but make them just as quick,well now i have 3 friends who've stuck for awhile,so i feel good in the friendship department of life,but now i need to learn the basic of going out and meeting girls,how to ask girls out,how to act on the first date,how to EVERYTHING,when i'd ask girls out before,it was a "routine" i'd meet them through a friend,ask them out a couple times,and then tell them i liked them if i did,and all of them[not some,no most,but ALL] rejected me,so any girls or guys help on what i can do to fix this,and things i may have done wrong would be appreciated,thanks alot!

26 year old needs some dating advice please? I am a 26 year old single male and have not had a girlfriend in 5+ years. I was out with coworkers last night and had this girl that would keep staring at me. She was very pretty and I would graze back and she would smile and then look away. So I went up to her asked to sit with her and her friend. We started chatting shortly and started really getting into it. Thing is that when we left she said she would really love to spend some more time with me and wants to meet next monday evening for dinner and to talk. I have waiting for this for a long time except have shyed away due to a few reasons. First is that she doesnt know yet but I still live with my parents. I have lived with them pretty much most my life and only to support them. My older siblings have drained my parents and me out of 100's of thousands of dollars with their drugs and alcohol issues. Continued below... Yeah that is more than a 1 with 5 zeros. I stuck around and still to this day pay them 1000 dollars a month rent, do everything related to myself by myself including cleaning and laundry, all the yard and house work etc... So I dont really know how to explain to her as this was the first thing that has always bothered me. I pretty much am ready to move on although of course my parents dont ever want me to leave due to these and other reasons. Another reason I never have or do touch drugs or alcohol. The other reason is that I can afford to live on my own, although I am in huge debt due to the fact of this also of helping them out and got myself in a budget bind. Second issue. I just really want to be honest when I talk to her and I hope that these problems can be looked upon. I would do whatever it takes to cut out whatever things I have to make it and move on out, just might take a year or so. Do you think this would be a real turn off?

Single Parents, need some advice please? what do you do if you want to date someone when you have a child. i mean, do you introduce them to your child? my kid is 10, i like this person, but am afraid of the whole getting involved, bringing my kid into it. please help. what are your tips and what do you do regarding love and a romantic relationship. thanks

How Can I trust a man again And start dating? i have a 9 year old daughter and i am a single mom and my daughter does not like me dating.to tell you the truth for the past 9 years its only been me and her.My question is how do i started dating again with a 9year old daughter and how can i trust again?I got pregnant at 15 and my daughter's father left me and its been rough for me to becoming a teen parent.All of my friends are hooking me up with all types of guys for me to date but am i really ready to date yet?I just need some advice right now.

Any single parents out there that can help or offer advice? I am a single father of 3 kids ages 11,6 and my boss is 4 years old. (my daughter) : ) I am trying to juggle time and make sure that I spend quality time with all of them but its been so tough to make sure that each has the same amount of time with me. I feel bad because my oldest is left out a lot because the youngest not only crave attention but they need more attention because they are not as independent as my oldest son. Their mother is not around much...she only sees theme vwery other weekend and I think she plans on moving far away soon. I am the only parent really and I have been there for about the last 17 months with no distraction. I sacraficed my social life, dating...all of this to make sure that my kdis know they are # 1 in my life. Its been very hard but rewarding. Anyway the grades at school are suffering a bit, they are not that motivated really. I know that they are having a touhg time with what is going on with their mother and the divorce...but what are things I can do to help motivate them? What kind of family thigns can we do to make them feel better about themselves and give them more confidence with school work?

How Can I trust a man again And start dating? i have a 9 year old daughter and i am a single mom and my daughter does not like me dating.to tell you the truth for the past 9 years its only been me and her.My question is how do i started dating again with a 9year old daughter and how can i trust again?I got pregnant at 15 and my daughter's father left me and its been rough for me to becoming a teen parent.All of my friends are hooking me up with all types of guys for me to date but am i really ready to date yet?I just need some advice right now.

Single mom dating again....? Been divorced for nearly 4 years, have dated periodically but nothing serious.. I have currently been dating a guy that I have known as a friend of a friend for about 6 years. We are really digging each other and would like to move the relationship forward. I would like some advice on how to introduce my young children to him in a healthy way, as well as prepare him to meet them. Just want to make sure it's productive, healthy, etc. Also, how can I lay out the boundaries as far as really just wanting him to get to know them rather than be a "parent" to them in a positive way? Thanks so much!!

I need some advice!! On dating.....? I just got out of a 3 year relationship and started dating. I hate being single. I started dating this guy I met a year ago. He and I went out a couple times last year, when my bf and I split up. This guy and I went out a few times, but mainly just sex. I liked him. Then my bf and I decided to work things out and we got back together. He and I split up again. The difference this time is I am done with that part of my life. Too much to write. Anyways, I decided to call Shawn, the guy I am dating now, to see if he felt like doing something, and he said " yes ". So we did. We didn't really do much, except hang out and talk, which ended up leading to sex. That was my fault. I stayed the night with him, and agreed to hook up last night to go see a movie. I've tried to call him a few times, and he's not answered. But I've called a few times, and he has answered. I called him yesterday about going to the movies, and he said he had to cancel because his parents needed him to watch his nephew, and wanted to know if we could go see a movie next weekend instead. I said that was ok. But I'm not sure what to think. I mean, it's obvious. Or could he just be thinking that I might go back to my bf and doesn't want to try to get to know each other. I am done with my last relationship, and I really like Shawn. Please HELP ME!!!!!!!!!

Questions about dating and being a single mother? I am a 21 year old single mother. I've been single for about a year now with my beautiful daughter who is almost 9 months old. I would like to start dating but its going to be hard, I just want advice. I live with my parents, trying to save money to buy a house, and establish myself at my job to be able to get raises and what not. My parents are always telling me to go out, find a date. They are always willing to watch my daughter for me. The main problem for me is, that since I am a full time worker, (8-5 monday thru Friday) that when I do go out I feel guilty. My daughter only has one parent, me, is it wrong for me to go out? Any advice.

What do you do if your parent does not approve of you internet dating? I'm in a living situation with my mom who is disabled. She is divorced and I am single, never married. Until one of us has a life change we live together because we enjoy one another and I help her. I am intelligent, cute, outgoing, fun and have many great qualities, no trouble getting men interested in me. Problem is that my mom is extremely conservative about men & women- she doesn't think that two people who make a date from the internet should even meet for drinks together (b/c that's drinking with a stranger, very bad according to her). It seems like drinks is the common way people first meet up from the internet--you know who forbid me meeting for dinner with someone (a stranger)- In her book that equals major romance- well not in today's world and she doesn't get it that it dinner is a common first date! She says that she won't live with someone who does internet dating. I'm stuck, because if I do it, it will bring an all out war and she will cut me out of her life. Advice ?

single parents both guy and girl advice? i am a single dad of a 6 year old little boy. i was granted primary physical custody about 2 years ago. my problem is that i do not date much, it's not that i would'nt but i just don't. my sons mom, well let's just say that i don't even try to remember the names anymore. my son is getting to the age (actually past it a little) where he is starting to notice how men treat women.with 7 out of the last 10 boyfriends his mom has had she has told him that they were mean to her and hurt her and that is the reason they split. now i want my son to grow up knowing the correct way to treat a woman. emontionally, physically to both friends and any girlfriends he has. problem is i talk to him alot but sometimes do as i do weighs more than do as i say. and since i do not date then what he sees comes from how the guy's treat his mom. i do not beleive they all have abused her i think it is just a good excuse she give him when the guy is not around anymore. but i am the one who gets to answer the question about why guys do that. does anyone have any tips, or is their anyone that is where i am at. i do the best i can talking to him. she sees him when the court says and the absoulate last thing i want to do is get back into more custody issues. he loves his mom and i can't stand the thought of not letting him see her. but she just can't seem to get it through her head what he sees and beleives.but really besides that there is no reason to bring up a custody issue and i am not sure that even this is reason enough. my main question is not about custody but about teaching him respect a woman without dateing myself

child of a single parent wants to know - what to do when the parent feels alone? i am the daughter of divorced parents who lives with her mother. my father remarried shortly after the divorce; my mother has dated, but not in about four years. she has a fulfilling job and our family (my sister, mom, and i) are very close. however, she is getting older - turning 50 in 2009 - and has lost a lot of her friends due to the dissipation of a volunteer group she used to be a part of. she's been very moody lately and i realized through a bit of prodding that it's because she feels alone. i'm totally capable of not living at home (i'm 22), my sister will be going away to college in a year, and soon she'll really be alone. i know everyone goes through phases, but i feel a lot of responsibility for her - she is my best friend and my only real parent. i already lost a lot of friends because two summers ago she went through a similar lonely phase and i blew off a lot of friends to spend ALL my time with her. i feel guilty every time i leave her alone. she would hate it if she knew i felt like this, but it eats at me when i leave the house and she's alone in it. i need to get over this or else i'm going to be 30 and still living at home. i'd like to eventually think about moving out or maybe even just see my boyfriend on a friday night without feeling intense guilt. i also want her to realize that she DOES have friends and she's not alone. how can i make this better? advice on getting her to date, make new friends, talk to her? anything would help.

I know, another singles&dating question, but i need honest advice please.? hello, I am 16 and am a junior in highschool. i knew a guy basically my entire life because my parents were friends with his. but we went to different schools so didn't see eachother much. Anyway, later on in life (16) we ran into him and i got his phone number and we started hanging out and soon enough started dating. the first week was great, he was always talking with me on the phone, taking me to the movies, etc. then we became bfgf but two months later he started pressuring me into doing little things and then he wanted bj and sex and i was just not ready for that. i really cared about him but i am in no way shape of form a slut and it was tough but i had to let him go. all he cared about was sex and everything else was just an act to try to get in my pants... even though he failed. :) anyway, i have been trying to get over this whole mess and not treat every guy as if they were him but it keeps playing in my mind that they are. but that is not fair now is it. i just recently started talking to this guy, he is actually friends with a couple of my really great guy friends. hes so funny and intelligent. he has alot in common with me like sports, what he likes to do in spare time, color, favorite food, favorite place to go, and we get along so well. but of course theirs a catch. like most of the guys i know...he drinks. not every day but once in a while. and does drugs once every couple months.. and im completely drug free typa girl. i just don't know what i should do. if i should stay away from him, or stay friends or have a relationship with this sweet guy if hes interested. it seems like ijust keep putting walls up though... and making problems because i keep thinking something will go wrong and he will hurt me too. any advice or opinions? please only serious answers

i really need dating advice (14 years old)? I want a gf but i am not sure what i should do and if i should tell my parents. i don't have a cell phone so i doubt i could keep it a secret from them. i would ask my friends for advice, but they have never had gfs and i haven't either. i don't know if i should stay single or just ask someone out (there are a few people i like). i always seem to be really nervous when i am in public places but i really want a gf but i think the date will be quite awkward. what should i do? i know i am ready i am just uncomfortable in general in school or really anywhere other than my house. i have some sort of disease that is in my head probably. i really want a gf and i'm sure once i ask her out and go on like 2 dates i will probably get comfortable. i just don't know if we have anything in common or what we could do. there really isn't much to do near my house or town (small town = boring) this is probably more aimed at girls but do girls ever ask out guys cause i feel like that will be the most awkward part for me. i think i will ask her out next time i see her, which will probably be tuesday

How can 32 y.o. single mum find a friend/b.f.? I am very busy mum hence not much time for full time romance? I really need some advice. Have you been in similar situation? Are there online dating sites for single parents and not breaking the bank? Any other ideas? Thanks