Thursday, July 19, 2007

Dating-Tips-For-Single-Mums

Being a single mum doesn’t mean that you have devoted your entire life in babysitting. You have all the rights to go for a date and enjoy your life to the fullest…but remember too, the game of dating might not be that easy for you, because your children have become an intrinsic part of your life. Nevertheless, you are dying to get a man who can bring all the smiles in your life back and we assure you that there are lots of men who won’t run away after hearing about your baggage (Kids!). Here, our dating tips can prove to be really effective for you. So, let’s share some essential tips with you.

Make use of the Internet. Log into any dating site and chat to your heart’s content. Then, invite someone who has given you the most amazing chatting time.

Be clear whether you want a long-term relationship with him or a short term one.

Set up your date at a popular public place. Don’t give away your home address and phone number easily. Once the person you want to date succeeds in winning your trust, you can disclose your phone number, but make your home address known only after going out for a couple of dates.

Don’t forget to tell someone what place you have chosen for your date.

Try to observe all the movements and behavior of your date attentively. If you smell something fishy about him, just move away from the place as quickly as possible.

Make your priorities clear. Emphasize on your single-mum status and ask him clearly whether he is OK with it.

Request your friends to make calls while you are on a date. The reason behind this arrangement is if, somehow, your date turns out to be your object of irritation, then you can make certain excuses like ‘my babysitter has given the call and I have to rush back to home to attend my kid immediately.

Don’t ever let such guilty feelings come in your mind that you are doing anything wrong by going for a date, leaving your child at home. Looking for a date does not indicate that you are neglecting your kid. Keep in mind that you have the power of being a great lover and a doting mother at the same time.

Tell yourself that you are on a search for a responsible and loving father for your son, and not just a bed partner for you.

Boost up your confidence level and brush up your communication skills.

‘Can he be the ideal father to my daughters’? Try to make it out from the behavioral traits of your date.

Remember, being a mum doesn’t mean that you are going to talk about your children at every possible instance. Bring references of your little darling occasionally, but not every now and then. Unless, your date may run off!

Don’t get dressed up in a flashy outfit. Putting on too much make up is not at all desirable. But, that doesn’t mean you end up looking like a nun. Be yourself and try to create a balance between the looks of a dutiful mom and a single woman on a search for her soulmate.

Instead of focusing on your motherhood constantly, talk about your dreams and hobbies. Ask him about the same things.

Let your son/daughter know that you will be out for a date in the evening. Make them understand that you are a woman first, then a mother. But, all these necessary talking must be done in a proper and affectionate manner. Ask their reactions and opinions. Give them some time to think over the fact that their mum has a separate identity of her own and she is trying her best to create equilibrium between her single parenthood, work and love life.

Make your dating plans after hearing your child’s reactions. Be considerate enough towards them and make sure that they are absolutely comfortable with your idea of dating again. Never ever generate pressure on their young minds. Make them understand your situation slowly and always be your loving best. Give them some time to come in terms with your state of affairs.

Don’t date just for the sake of it and just to forget your traumatic past experiences. Never rush to any conclusion or take an important decision regarding your date hastily.

Never become afraid of failures, always remember that you can have better luck next time.

Request your son to behave well when you bring your date home for meeting him.

Dating a single man with a kid has its own advantages. Let your children mix among themselves. Try to notice whether he is showering the same love and affection on your son as he is doing on his own daughter.

Try to notice whether he has formed an emotional attachment with your child or he is just pretending to be a great father just for getting you in his bed.

Try to learn from your past mistakes and also bear in mind that same rules cannot be applied in every relationships.


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Are-You-Dating-The-Wrong-Guy

Dating is like a fairyland for many individuals who believe they will find the right partner after they start their first dating experience. On the other hand, for some, this is a make believe concept. For them, finding the right person is something that takes a lot of time. But what happens when you are at the door of a serious relationship, how would you know if you have chosen the right guy for you?

I’ve Been Searching For You

Finding Mr. Right does not depend on the numbers of the blind dates you have gone for. No matter how many of the blind dates have failed miserably, you still have fair chances to find the person of your choice. Speed dating does not help anyone much in finding the perfect partner for life. Maybe you find the one on your very first date or it may take months to find the right one. Before you start your search process it is very important that you set your own idea about Mr. Right very clearly. When you become sure of what you want in your Mr. Perfect, your search becomes much easier. There are several authentic dating sites that can help you in your search for the soul mate. These sites maintain database of persons who are searching for their soul mates. They allow you to browse the innumerable profiles of their registered members and find the person of your choice. And you never know, you may find your Prince Charming at one of these websites.

Love is All

You may relish some fairy tale like concept that makes you think that one day a prince on horseback will come and take you far away to his kingdom. And as he is a prince, he must be really handsome. You carry on with the idea and fall for a smart and good-looking guy. The least you bother is whether he is the one made for you. Most of the times we forget that “Beauty and the Beast” is one of the most romantic tales ever been told. It is the love in the heart of a not so good-looking guy that makes him look really handsome in your eyes. You know, it is love and care that we all want at the core of our heart. Choosing a guy just because he is handsome and smart may not be wise decision. You have to understand if he respects you, your family and friends, your background and your professional life, whether he feels bad just because you are not happy with something, whether he is the one who makes you smile, whether he can sacrifice a weekend party with friends for a candle light dinner with you. Don’t you think if a not so good looking guy can fill all these criteria; he is far better than a good-looking guy with almost no feeling for you? Always search for true love because a serious relationship starts on the basis of love, dedication, commitment, mutual respect and understanding. Do not go for any theoretical idea like if he does this or does that he is the one and if he fails to do so he is not the one. Try to understand the beauty beneath skin. After all, you are the person who is going to live with the person forever and do not let others convince you in this regard.

He May Not Be The One For You

It is not always right to judge a person on the very first date as you and your date may become nervous. Out of sheer nervousness, people are compelled to do such things that they did not really mean at all. But if this lack of communication continues, you must give it a second thought, as there may be lack of chemistry between you two. At this point, you have to decide whether you call it a day or continue. But there are some certain points that compel you to end the relationship.

If he insults you in a very serious manner and finds faults in you continuously.

He does not care for your family and friends, your likings and disliking, you career and professional life.

You two are completely different in your beliefs, views and philosophies of life. There’s seldom an issue where both of you agree.

He is getting abusive day by day.

If He Comes Back He Is Yours

There are certain gestures of the person that compel you to give it a second thought to the relationship.

He apologizes sincerely for what he has done earlier.

He shows that he really cares for you.

He sincerely tries to change himself just for you.

You can give him a chance. But if you find him a complete mismatch for you just go for an adventurous route to start a new search for the one who is made only for you.


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