Are you considering dating a single parent? If you are not a parent looking for love yourself, you might have difficulty putting yourself into the shoes of a single parent dating. So, we are here to teach you a thing or two about dating a single mum or dad. First off, imagine managing a full time job, child (or children), and a household all by yourself, and trying to have some resemblance of a social life, too. Most single parents feel like the day does not have enough hours, so their everyday life is tightly organized as they carry the burden of professional and educational responsibility c ..read more

How to get ready to date again after having kids.. Being a single parent in the dating world can be tricky. As well as taking your own needs into account, you also need to think about your children. Will you meet someone they like? Are your children ready to see you with a new partner? Don’t let anxious feelings about what may or may not happen start taking over your life. The truth is, if you are ready to date, then you deserve to find love. Dating as a single parent is possible, and these tips are here to help you get ready to face the challenge head-on. Explore new places Have you got ..read more

How to read your date’s body language to find out if he or she likes you… Navigating the dating scene can be a nightmare, especially if you are a single parent dating. It’s hard enough dating in your 20s or 30s. But when you have just come out of a long-term relationship and have children, it can be even more difficult and quite confusing, too. Suddenly you have a history, are less flexible, and have little time – and worst of all, find the whole dating malarkey rather unnerving and confusing. You are so out of practice, that you are struggling to figure out if your neighbour/work colleague/f ..read more

Helpful tips for single parents who want to get back into dating. Single parents often contemplate dating again at some point but approach the idea with hesitance. Dating as a single parent presents more hurdles, such as deciding if, and when, to introduce your children, or even simply finding the time or childcare to allow yourself the opportunity. But many stresses of single parenthood can be counterbalanced by some love, support, and romance. Chances are you may find pursuing love again to be rewarding. Dating as a parent doesn’t have to be so daunting. If you are open to the idea of a rom ..read more

How do you meet and date during COVID – and is online dating the future?  It has been almost exactly one year since lockdown #1 began in the UK. We wouldn’t have believed it a year ago, in fact, we would have been horrified if anyone had told us that we would not be able to meet our our friends, family, or a date, indoors for the best part of a year. Not to mention that wearing masks and social distancing have become second nature for all of us, even the kids. Those living alone have been hit hardest: Not just the elderly, but singles of all ages, including single parents, have had close ..read more

Guest author Andy Boyd shares his thoughts and advice on dating as a single parent Dating can be tricky for anyone, and especially so if you are a single parent. When you have a responsibility and commitment as large as having children, it can add extra pitfalls to the process of dating. If you are a single parent and are considering dipping your toe back into the world of dating, or have been trying and trying without much luck, this article is for you. In this guide, we will explore eight of the most common mistakes that single parents make while dating, and how you can avoid them. 1. Spend ..read more

Dating in the era of coronavirus: How lockdown, tiers and social distancing have changed dating: As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing has become the new normal. Not to mention months of lockdown, the impact of a new tier system and now the second wave of coronavirus resulting in a new national lockdown (or circuit breaker / fire-break for some). But what does this mean for love? How does social distancing, tiers and lockdown affect online dating? What are the pros and cons of online dating during coronavirus? Social distancing forces people to invent new ways to search for ..read more

How to go about dating when you are a single mum. Being a single mum does not mean you have to give up on dating. Gone are the days when widows and divorcees were expected to devote their lives to the kids and stay on their own for as long as their children were young. We live in an age of equality (or at least as close as possible to equality as we ever have been) and there is no reason, why you cannot be a devoted mum and date at the same time. After all, no one would query a single dad if they went on a date or had a new girlfriend, would they? But now about the practicalities: How do you ..read more

Dating is complicated at the best of times, but when you are a single parent, dating becomes just a little bit more complex… Finding the time and the energy, let alone a babysitter are just some of the obvious obstacles in the way of any single mum or dad trying to get back into dating. To help you on your dating journey, Single Parents on Holiday have collated their top single parent dating tips. Enjoy the read – but most of all enjoy the excitement of getting back into dating, whether it’s via our online dating site for single parents or through friends, work or other ways of meeting s ..read more

A brief introduction to the world of online dating for single parents. Are you a single parent contemplating to start dating again? If that is you, you have probably spent some time mulling over your options: After all, being a single parent means your time is precious, and you have presumably had a rather unpleasant experience. You have probably gone through the motions of recovering emotionally and financially and finding your feet again as a single parent. So, why rock the boat and upset that precious balance you worked so hard to achieve by trying to date as a single parent? Let romance b ..read more