For those people who live a single life and have children, but want to meet that special person, there is a way to do just that! It's much simpler than the old way of being forced to go out and meet someone for the first time in person, knowing nothing about them. It is called online dating and it is very convenient for single parents. Online dating has unfairly been given a bad rap, some claiming it’s not safe. While on the contrary it may just be the safest and easiest way of getting to know someone.More...

Dating as a single parent is stressful enough so you shouldn't have to worry about introducing a new love interest to your kids. By keeping the meeting simple and honest, it should go smoothly.

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Single parents struggle with finding time for themselves, especially if they are swamped with work as well. However, even when kids are sent for sleepovers or taken care of by babysitters, some single parents feel guilty about going out on dates.

If you’re serious about finding your soul mate, there will be occasions when dating conflicts with your family time. Here are a few ways to deal with your guilty feelings and get out in the dating game.

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Award-winning writer Lisa Cohn thought she'd never find a good man after her divorce. It seemed she just didn't have time for dating, between caring for her son and managing her career. However, one day she realized she could turn her love for hosting dinner parties into an opportunity to meet men, and BOOM! Bring-A-Bachelor parties began!

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Dating can be daunting for all types of singles, whether you're a man, woman, lesbian, otherkin, etc. When you add some kids into the equation, you're faced with a whole new set of challenges. While some single parents say dating with young children at home is most difficult, others say the teenage years cause them even more anxiety.

Here's some helpful advice to remember.

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With more single parents turning to the internet to find love, more singles sans kids are enjoying dating them. However, being a single parent in the dating world does present a unique set of challenges. If you start an online relationship with a single mom or dad, you may experience these common occurrences.

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Dating, whether online or in person, is always a difficult thing to do. Being a single parent can make that task even more difficult. Who has the time when you are working, taking the kids to school, making lunches, cleaning, helping with homework, and putting the kids to bed? When the day is finally over, you are exhausted.

Well, don’t push dating off until the kids are out of the house. With a little advice, you can be on your way to finding your match in no time.

Time Management

You have a lot to get done in just 24 hours. At times it can get overwhelming. How do you add dating into the mix? Start with making a list of everything you need to do, even if it is the smallest item. When you accomplish the task, just cross it off the list. Getting a visual of what you have already accomplished that day and what you still need to do is a great motivator to keep yourself going. Next, make sure you set some time aside for online dating. Whether half an hour or 45 minutes, set it aside to log in to Planet Love Match and browse our members, answer emails, or relax chatting with a suitor. It may not seem like very long, but it can and will make a difference.

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