Im a single mom, and I want to put myself back in the dating scene-...

[Ms. Sunshine]

...Should I do this now? Being a single mom of a 2 yr old son, I have very little time to spend with a significant other. But I really really am missing having someone special in my life. I have devoted all my time so far to my son and work, so I dont know if putting myself back in the game at this time is the right thing to do. What should I do, Im so undecided, please help... Any comments are more than welcome- thanks!
Might I add I currently support my son and im not looking for a "sugar daddy" to cater to us both. Plus I have been out of my relationship (babys dad) for over a year now, if that helps you to answer more precisely.

[rocky8169]

Am Single Mom & My Girls R Now In 20's..as Other Guy Said Always B Sure To Know Priorities & Keep Ur Children 1st..but U Do Deserve To Have A Life Of Own As Well..as Long As U Have Someone Responsible To Sit For Your Son Then By All Means Go Out..however Get To Know Person For Period Of Time B 4 Including Son On Any Outings Or Introductions...children When Young Get Confused If Realtionship May Not Work Out & B Hurt If They Liked That Person..so B Sure When Dating To Keep That In Mind...so If Lucky Enuff To Meet Person And After Some Time Then Gradually Introduce Him If U Think Will Be More Long Term..just Don't Rush Things...u Don't Want Your Child To Become Insecure In Relationship Later Down The Road If To Many People Come In & Out Of His Life..depending On What Happened With His Father He May Have Already Become Leary Of Others And That Seperation Depending On How Handled May Already Got Into His Mind..so Trying To Trust Another May B Hard So Thewy Don't Have Fear That This Person Will Go Away To If I Get Close To Them...i Hope U Understand What I Mean...but Without Knowing Certain Facts Hard To Know Where To Go With...were U Married To The Father, Divorced Or What All That Depends How He Percieves Things As Well...as Long As U Give Him The Loving Nurturing Mom That He Is Used To He Will Develop Healthy Attitudes About Peolpe...

[Southern Bell]

Don't listen to "some guy". It takes two to tango, dumb a**!

Anyway. I'm a single mom and I started dating when my son was about 3. It was very difficult because it's hard find time and you'll be tired a lot of the time. My suggestion is, YES, start dating. You need to be there for your family, but you also need to have a life of your own. I wouldn't bring any guys around your son until you know it's serious. He'll probably get attached easily. Good luck and have fun!

[some guy]

Looking for your next victim huh?

Guys are naturally very wary of single mothers. They are already being supported by the last guy she managed to trap into knocking her up (plus welfare from the taxpayer) and are in no hurry to be next.

The only thing worse than supporting someone else's kid is supporting your own kid once its mother ups and leaves taking the kid with her.

[marginally_brilliant]

I devoted 7 years to my kids and went without a relationship. They are now healthy and happy young adults and I have a man in my life.