Dating: The Struggle Is Real for Single Parents

Picture this: it’s the holiday season and you’re in a new relationship. You’ve been divorced for a few years, are dating someone new and considering introducing your new partner to your son. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. This is one of the biggest struggles for single parents.

Questions I often get asked are: 

• How do I describe my new partner (do I call them “my friend” or “my girlfriend”)?

• When is it appropriate to introduce my new partner to my children?

• Should I be honest that this is a new relationship, which may or may not work out?

• Do I wait until I am certain that this relationship will sustain the test of time even though it has been a few months and we are getting serious?