More and more women find themselves in a situation where they have become mothers to one or more wonderful children while being single. For some, this is voluntary, while for others, it is due to the relationship not lasting.
Regardless of what the reason has been, many mistakenly believe that the race is run. That you won't find love once you have become a mother – because who would want to be with someone who already has children?
It's unfortunate because there is, of course, plenty of opportunity to find love, even if you are a mother – and in this article, we provide a few good tips on how to get started dating again.
Online dating is the easiest
As a mother, you are busy. Work needs to be done, the children need to be picked up and dropped off, meals need to be prepared, the home needs to be cleaned, and laundry needs to be done. It is rare that you truly have time to relax and enjoy a series or a good book. So how could you possibly find time for dating?
Fortunately, we live in a time where dating is not as inaccessible as it once was. You no longer have to struggle down to the local wine bar or participate in cooking classes to find your new partner.
Instead, you can create a profile on one of many online dating sites and specify exactly who you are and what you are looking for. From there, it won't be long before you find matches that you can write to and talk with – all from your phone, tablet, or computer.
Online dating for singles is therefore the easiest way to integrate dating into your everyday life as a mother.
Be proud that you are a mother
As we mentioned earlier in this article, many mothers fear that their status as parents will ruin their chances of dating. But this is largely unfounded, as there are, of course, plenty of Danish singles who would love to be a part of your and your children's lives.
The important thing is that you do not hide the fact that you are a mother. If you start dating someone and only after a while tell them that you have one or more children, you risk scaring them away because it comes as a surprise.
Instead, we recommend that you make sure to mention it right from the start. Your children are such a big part of your life, and if you plan to find a serious partner, the children will also become a part of that person's life. Therefore, use your profile description to mention a bit about being a mother and how you hope that a future partner can fit into a hectic everyday life with children and love.
Remember that you are more than your children's mother
Furthermore, you should remember that you are not just your children's mother, but also a whole lot of other things. That you are also a woman with hobbies, musical tastes, and dreams.
So even though you should remember to mention your children along the way – they are, after all, a big part of you and your life – you should not let them take over everything in your dating life.
For dating is also an escape from the everyday life of lunchboxes and school bags. When you date, you get to enjoy yourself and a person you like spending time with. And if your potential relationship is to work, it is important that you have more in common than perhaps both being single parents.
