There are many things that can move your relationship forward from casual to more serious. Deciding to be exclusive, moving in together, getting a joint bank account, saying "I'm in love with you", going away on holiday together, and making future long-term plans will all have this effect. Just as significant as these, is the decision to introduce your new partner to your close friends and family. more »
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In today's world of internet dating, you get to be specific and narrow things down when it comes to the type of person you want to go out with.
You can be selective about location, looks, education, interests and/or values. One area where you have to make a decision is the age range of people you would like to meet. Do you want someone in a similar bracket? Or are you looking for someone younger or older? The bottom line is, age is important when it comes to dating. more »
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Getting back into dating as a single parent can be exciting and full of fresh new challenges. It requires good boundaries and skillful time management. After all, it's not just about trying to put your best foot forward with the new love interest in your life. It's also about juggling the needs and routines of your children while maintaining your sanity throughout the whole process! more »
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It's important that your kids get along with your date, right? That's why single parents should ensure the time is right when introducing children to that special someone.
When do you think that 'right time' is? Second date too soon? Perhaps it depends on how old your kids are or whether or not they are living with you. Is it easier if your date has kids of his or her own?
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With Mother's Day around the corner, we're calling all single mothers to the blog and inviting you to have a vent about your dating views and experiences and basically whatever you want, because it's your day! What better way to make sure you have a happy Mother's day than to publicise your gift wish lists (in hopes your kids will cotton on) and/or a wish list of what you seek in a potential date (in hopes our eligible members will cotton on!)? more »
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The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Madonna (pictured here with her first adopted son, David) has filed papers to adopt a second child from South Africa. Madonna, who is recently divorced, wants to adopt 3 year old Mercy James from an orphanage in southern Malawi. But the baby's grandmother is opposed to the adoption and wants custody of the girl when she is 6 years old. more »
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Having trouble telling your 6 year-old that they can't have that shiny new bike they've been bugging you about? Whether you realise it or not, the stress on adults due to the looming global recession is trickling down onto our children. Have you been directly affected by the economic crisis? How have you dealt with it? Take our anonymous short survey here and have your say! more »
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