An Actual Conversation in an Actual Relationship Between a Single Mom and a Single Dad
Her: I hate being in limbo. Him: Are we in limbo? Her: Yes we’re in limbo! Him: What are we in limbo about? Her: We have two places, two lives, all this back and forth is all keeping our relationship in limbo. Him: I thought we were…happy? I’m happy. I didn’t know we were in [...]
Humping: An Eight-Year-Old’s Inquisition
Episode I: 6 weeks ago at PAWS Animal Shelter “Mom, come look at how cute these dogs are!” “Where Honey?” “Right there! They’re dancing and one doggie has his paws on the other doggie’s hips from behind and they’re bouncing – it’s so cute!” <Unmistakable, not so muffled giggle of other onlookers> “Err…” drag kid [...]
Are You Ready to Date?
Are you ready to date? How do you know? Worry not. I’ve provided three fool-proof scenarios to help you figure out that conundrum. These work whether you are a single mom, single dad, or single sans kids. 1) A man asks you out. This annoys you. (Consider staying home. I don’t think you’re ready.) 2) [...]
The Post-Divorce Rut…and Getting Yourself Out! (post 1 of 2)
It’s been called the post-divorce rut, the single parent the rut, and a few other choice things…whatever you call it, one thing is for certain: it’s no fun being there. I had been waiting and waiting and waiting for sixteen long months for my divorce to end. Every single day felt endless, like I was [...]
Divorced Single Dad Tested by Seven-Year-Old
Hi Everyone, A single dad friend of mine wrote to me about the questions his seven-year-old daughter posed in regards to his divorce. He’d love some input and suggestions, so please chime in. Here’s what his email said: “I would welcome your insight into a matter which my daughter raised the other day, before we [...]
5 Secrets for Balancing Work and Single Motherhood (Number 4)
End Your Relationship with Self-Imposed Guilt Once upon a time, there was a single working mom who was a consultant. And she had a H.U.G.E. client proposal to turn in by the end of the week. She also had a team of four highly capable consultants working for her, plus a very flexible Partner (the [...]
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