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Tips to Banish the Mother’s Day’s Blues for “Single Moms”

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Is Mother's Day yet another reminder of being a single mom, enjoying life with the kids but missing the companionship of a partner? Or does it remind you that the last male you danced with was your nine-year-old son at a family wedding? In either case, it's Mother's Day, time to take time out for yourself Mom!

The Dating Quandary

Single moms, whether divorced, widowed, or never married, all face the same question, “Am I living my life or my kid's life?” Many single moms feel so burdened by the responsibilities of single parenthood and the workplace that they frequently neglect their own need for adult male companionship. The thought of dating again may seem overwhelming. “To date, or not to date, that is the question...”

The Answer

Are you ready to do something positive for yourself and put the past behind? Are you open to, and ready for, a new relationship? If you can honestly answer yes, then you should slowly begin to re-enter the world of dating.

“Before actually taking the plunge, take a few minutes to write down (or at least think about) what your expectations are, as you begin to date. Remember to take it easy. If you're approaching dating solely as a means of finding a new father for your children, hold off for a while, you've got the cart in front of the horse, “ suggests Paul A. Falzone, CEO of the largest dating service in the United States, The Right One and Together Dating, with over 80 locations throughout the country.

Dating Do's

Do have a positive attitude.

Do let your date know that you have kids, but don't spend any longer than five minutes talking about them. Remember, this is the time for adult companionship.

Do meet your date at a restaurant or caf? the first time.

Do arrange for a reliable babysitter so that you can relax and enjoy yourself without worrying about the kids.

Do ask questions about his interests and share your own.

Do show a sense of humor, remember the point is to have fun!

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And Dating Don'ts

Don't panic! A first date should be casual, keep it simple.

Don't dwell on past relationships.

Don't wear your heart on your sleeve. There are some things that are personal that should stay personal in the beginning.

Don't burden your kids with too much information. All that they need to know at the beginning a relationship is you're going out with a friend. Share the details with a girlfriend, not your kids.

Don't feel that you need to latch onto the first male that comes along just because he seems interested; recall your list of expectations.

Don't feel guilty about leaving the kids, particularly when they are trying their hardest to make you feel guilty.

The Right One

Having made the decision to date again, what happens when you there are no prospects on the horizon? The Right One and Together Dating Service may have a solution for you. Emphasizing safety and common sense, the services offered by the Right One and Together make it easy for single adults to meet other compatible single adults in a safe, sensible, and fun environment.

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At The Right One and Together, romance is facilitated by twenty-first century technology. A team of relationship experts works one-on-one with members using a proprietary computer hardware and software system.

Developed over several years at a cost of hundreds of thousands of dollars, this system targets compatibility profiles and generates a specialized list of compatible referrals for members. With a successful history of many thousands of relationships and numerous marriages to its credit, The Right One and Together Dating have refined the art of matchmaking.

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