Now that I'm divorced and a single mother, I don't have much of a social life. Finding quality, eligible men feels more like a pipe dream. Meanwhile, my expectations and standards for a potential boyfriend are much higher now that I have children. And at my age I have a low tolerance for losers.
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I tackle a touchy subject for some but I get asked this question all the time. About when should I start dating if I have kids, or they say to me I am going to wait until my kids are grown, or out of the house! Watch this video and let me know what you think! Email me anytime at lori@loripinkerton.com and ask me questions so I can help you in this area.
This guest article from Psych Central was written by Laura Smith, Ph.D. Almost a third of children are being brought up by single parents. Lots of those parents date. Concerned single parents worry about how to manage relationships when children are involved. Common questions include: When do I introduce my child to someone I am dating? How do I manage an intimate relationship when I have children?
Two seasoned dating coaches, Julianne Cantarella, MSW, The Courtship Coach, and Elisabeth Lamotte, a licensed psychotherapist and relationship expert, pinpoint the biggest dating mistakes single moms make and share tips on how to avoid them.
Every week, Traditional Love rounds up the best links about love, marriage and fighting over chores. This week, we are talking about J.J. Abram's new T.V. show Undercovers that's all about marriage and bazookas. Seems about right to me! Also, taking a vacation with your family, finding time for sex and other links we love. Also, make sure you check out YourTango's 31-Day Sex Challenge starting in October. It's going to be epic.
My niece and her husband just had their first baby, so I sent them a restaurant gift card, with a note: "Use this. Soon. Just you two." I know what I'm talking about.
Jon Gosselin is apparently serious this time, as he's taken a big step forward in his new relationship: bringing girlfriend Ellen Ross home to meet his eight kids. "She is the first love interest to be introduced to his children," a source told Us Weekly.
Musician and reality-TV star Bret Michaels was hospitalized Thursday with a life-threatening brain hemorrhage, and he remains in the intensive care unit. While we wait and see what will happen with Bret's health, let’s take a look back at some of the romances he's had in his life. Have you heard? Every rose has its thorn.
This has been a rough week for Kate Gosselin. First she got booted off Dancing With the Stars, then Life & Style revealed that Kate hasn't had sex for over a year. Here, a few suggestions for how Kate Gosselin can make some changes.
Uma Thurman called off her engagement to billionaire Arpad Busson about two months ago, according to Us Weekly, but a source says the two are still friends.
People reported over the weekend that Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal had broken up after two years of dating, but representatives for the actors immediately denied the reports.
