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

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1. Msg me if you are interested
2. ya, no kidding........men see other men's kids and run a mile...no matter how good we are in bed (LOL).
3. e-mail me, patient and a good listener.
4. www.plentyoffish.com is cheap. i met a nice guy from there.
5. that would suit me fine I am busy too, but we could make love every weekend if you would like that
6. Look in the local paper for someone whos not too far away, failing that, most on-line dating agencies are suitable for single parents. You will find a lot of men with children on there too. Most men will say if they are not interested in a ready made family or not. Good luck!
7. Try the web, because you can really hire anyone in google these days!
8. go online to galabingo.co.uk and chat away you will find lots of freinds there and you may win some money along the way... cos its hard being a single parent believe me, ive done it with 4 children to look after for 10 years on my own... good luck ...
9. Dating services. PTA meetings. School functions. Being friendly with the neighbors. What's wrong the the children's Father?
10. I guess you have all chances in the world. But if you ask me, one thing you will have to arrange is TIME. To date a parent can be very frustrating if you are constantly being left behind ALL the time. I know kids come first, but I have quit a relationship cause of being left behind all the time. And in two years the guy could not still fill in the gap cause he STILL cant think about anything else but his kids. Even his ex (the kids' mom) has no trouble on dating, cause she can manages to be a mom and still have romantic candle dinners and honey moon trips with her bf's. So get used to the idea you will have to be available, if you want to date! the 'very busy' mum will have to step back a while, so that the 'wonderful woman' can step on ;-) I wish you best good luck.
11. I'll give you one bit of advice......Never say you don't have much time for a full time romance. You give off this impression like you're looking for someone whose not to serious, more like a fling. I'm pretty sure that's not what you are looking for, but you don't say that to men, b/c then they'll want to date you for one thing....SEX. Dating sites can be unreal. People are not who they say they are. What I suggest? Dress your best, get fit (if your not), and you'll be surprised to meet a man in places you never expected to. Like the supermarket, bank, mall, bars, and even a gym. Join a gym. There is tons of men there. If you had to go w/a dating site, use yahoo, personals. I know someone who met her now husband on that site.
12. Have you ever thought about salsa or ballroom dancing? It is somewhere you can go to laugh, learn and meet people. Enjoy yourself while you put yourself out to meet someone. Take yourself out to lunch at places where you know a lot of people eat everyday. I found out that if you eat in an business cafeteria or lunchroom, you are sure to meet someone who has a job! (Ha! Ha!) And you get to see the same faces everyday and they will see you. Try it!!!!!!!!!! And if you keep believing that you don't have time, then you won't!
13. I am sorry I havn't been in your situation(single, yes, but that was without children). I believe it is achievable. I have never been on those dating sites as I don't really trust them. Call me paranoid,or whatever, but I believe they are for those who are truly desperate. I do know some people have found love, but I would be wary. What type of interest/hobbies do you like? Chances are you will meet someone who also loves the same things you do, ie, if you like painting - take up a class, chances are you will meet someone nice in the painting class. With children, it must be difficult as you are limited with time and probably will need a sitter. I am sure some relatives or a good friend would be able to sit for your little ones while you get out a little bit more. The key is in getting out. You are not going to really meet anyone from home. I wish you the best. Above all, try to have fun and enjoy yourself as if you are really wanting someone, you may come across as desperate and this may be off-putting with some guys. Keep smiling :)
14. It`s not how much time you have but what you do with that time.E-mail me you never no.I`m looking to. Good luck I hope you find what you need it`s hard some times but I beleave you can do it,like I said I`m looking to I know how you feel.Click on my face for my address.
15. I was right where you are about 3 years ago. A friend talked me into match.com--they had a free trial offer then and they might still. I answered 2 responses to my add and 3 yrs later, I married the 1st one I answered. (I guess your first reaction is the best!) LOL Also, what about any parents without partners groups in your area? Normally the local library might know of these groups since that is where most of them meet. I wish you the best of luck, I know what it is like being a single, single mom. Just because we are a mom does not mean we lost the right to find happiness. Blessings to you!
16. Dress up when you go shopping...supermarkets are a great place to flirt.
17. There are millions af nice, attractive, considerate, fit, single men in the UK, all after the same (let's face it) couple of dozen birds, so don't come it love. Try a free posting on 'Gumtree.com'
18. Going on line is OK. Meeting guys at work is good. Meeting people in a social setting is good. Meeting somone through a friend is even better. just be yourself. Can meet someone at something you like doing, Community social groups, etc.
19. To begin with, I think you need to consider all the reasons men might have for rejecting you. Some men might assume you're serious about getting married in the near future, and for some, that is reason enough to run, with or without kids. If you are looking for marriage, and that's why a man runs, let him go. Likewise, a man may have decided he doesn't want kids, his or anyone else's. No problem, he's not your type. He might be concerned about the financial responsibility of raising children. Do what you can to increase your own earning ability, and if you don't need his money, make sure he knows that as soon as possible. A man might be put off, because he wants kids of his own, and he assumes you don't want any more. If you do want more, letting him know that might be a good idea. If you don't want anymore kids, look for a divorced/widowed man, who already has kids.