| 12/2/2007 8:55:27 PM |
Single parent, and ready to date |
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wonderfull5357
Johnstown, PA
age: 48
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| 1. Does a person really find a mate on these sites? |
| 2. Are you a single parent, who is tired of being alone? |
I am a single parent of four years. I didn't want to date for quite awhile. I needed that time for me, and get my self esteem back. Yes, I am lonely but not desperate. How does a person meet someone else?
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| 12/2/2007 9:34:13 PM |
Single parent, and ready to date |
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kathy5311
Jackson, GA
age: 39
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Wonderful,
1) I know that there are people who find their one and only on these types of sites, but I think that friendships are more common. Have fun with this and any other dating sites that you are on. Don't LOOK for someone, just let that someone happen.
2) I think all single parents get tired of being alone from time to time. It's important that you find things that make you happy - be it things that you do outside the home (for me right now it's going to the gym) or something that you do inside the home (when the children were too young to be left alone, my "me time" was a bubble bath complete w/ candles and soft music nearly every Friday night - after a while, the children learned that they COULD live without me for 30 minutes once a week, but it took them a while to figure that out!)
Hope this helps some.
K-
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| 12/3/2007 8:53:24 AM |
Single parent, and ready to date |
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wonderfull5357
Johnstown, PA
age: 48
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HI Kathy, Thank you for your response. I do find things to keep my occupied. I go to the gym 5x a week and workout for 90 minutes. I have a job, and travel to talk at conferences. But, going somewhere special, in bed when you are cold, or just to hear someone say you special. This is when the lonliness sneaks in. I try to kick myself in the butt and get moving. But; these times do happen and they are sad times. 
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| 12/3/2007 9:58:58 AM |
Single parent, and ready to date |
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kathy5311
Jackson, GA
age: 39
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Yes, I think lonliness affects all single people, but probably most especially single parents from time to time. I guess one of the benefits of being on a site like this is that you get to talk to other people who are going through similar situations to what you are going through.... and you see that they're making a go of it, therefore so can you! In my real life, every one of my girl friends are married, so it's kind of nice to get on here and see other people in my same situation.
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| 12/4/2007 11:56:46 AM |
Single parent, and ready to date |
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wileyguy
Wilkes Barre, PA
age: 37 online now!
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i believe you only get out of it what you put in. my 2 cents
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| 12/9/2007 4:59:21 PM |
Single parent, and ready to date |
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bema30
New Haven, CT
age: 30
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yes! Im single ben single for 3years know .i was not looking for a while but know i figure why not give it another try.It's hard but i want someone who cares about me and my kids.sometimes you just have to wait for the right some one to come walking your way .
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| 12/15/2007 1:26:35 PM |
Single parent, and ready to date |
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smilinatu
Kansas City, KS
age: 45
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I hope you can really find a mate on these sites! I'm not desparate but I am not one to go out and meet someone in the bar. I believe you must get to know someone and it takes an effort on both parties involved.
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| 12/15/2007 9:26:18 PM |
Single parent, and ready to date |
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phatnsassy69
Spencerville, OH
age: 38
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Yes I am, my daughter is almost 19 and leading her own life and I find myself lonely. I devoted all my life to her because I was a single parent and now I am alone, it sucks! Hope to meet someone soon!
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| 12/15/2007 10:21:47 PM |
Single parent, and ready to date |
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lildig
Valdosta, GA
age: 46
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I'm not so sure I want to go down that road again for a while but I am very alone. i want some friends, and then you miss the being "with" some one. talking about your day, sleeping next to them.......maybe I should just call a hooker, hell I have a dog!   
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| 12/15/2007 11:18:50 PM |
Single parent, and ready to date |
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bucho154
Lamar, CO
age: 34
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demma i am new to these sites, but i have the same concerns. I am a single dad with no answers
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| 12/15/2007 11:24:25 PM |
Single parent, and ready to date |
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chopperbabe
Selah, WA
age: 47 online now!
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The site is what you make of it. I have been looking for a soulmate since I came on this site in February 2007. I wasn't in a rush for I didn't want to settle for just any one - yah, I'm picky. But there is a success forum that you can look at and you may or may not find your answers. Only a waste of time if you think it is.
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| 12/25/2007 3:19:53 AM |
Single parent, and ready to date |
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whalemstr
Corning, CA
age: 50
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Yep - single - and tired
Don't expect much - except being able to chat with someone older than 11
It helps to be able to express myself in a way that is not PC correct and no innuendos etc.
If something happens great - if not - no big deal
Later,
Dan
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| 12/27/2007 7:58:26 PM |
Single parent, and ready to date |
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owensborogirl
Owensboro, KY
age: 44
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I don't know if anyone finds a mate here but it is nice to talk to adults. I have been single all of my 43 years. I have 3 grown children and wouldn't change anything. I love being alone. If I need companship I call an old friend. We have an understanding, that is all it will be.
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| 12/31/2007 7:07:28 PM |
Single parent, and ready to date |
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oldfashionedgrl
Sumner, WA
age: 45
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If it does work...it works very slowly. I'm okay with going slow, in fact I prefer it. However, contact has to be made before it even begins and that doesn't seem to be happening...at least for me.
Good luck to all!!
[Edited 12/31/2007 7:07:57 PM]
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| 1/2/2008 4:32:34 AM |
Single parent, and ready to date |
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collide64
Janesville, WI
age: 43
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No I'm not tired of being alone. I lkie myself and remember how many times I had wished I had more time alone. I just keep busy. Trying to better myself a little each day. I don't believe in love at first site, friendship is way better. Getting to know someone as a friend first makes for better relations later if it leads to more.
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