Early in my thirties, I ended a long-term relationship. Because I had two young kids (a five-year-old and a seven-year-old) I was repeatedly told, by many, that dating would be pretty much impossible for me. No one wants those burdens, right?*

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No one has an easy time of it in the dating world. But, single dads who are dating have more potential complications to deal with than other parents.

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While women have dealt with the potential complications and pitfalls of the single parent dating world for years, for many men, dating as a single parent is new territory. Single parent households are still most frequently led by a woman, but the number of custodial single dads is growing. Between 1990 and 2006, the number of single dads living with their kids increased by 74%. Dating with kids is an area that more and more men will have to navigate. It can be tricky, so, keeping a few ideas in mind as you start can help.

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One of the tougher choices you have to make while dating as a single parent is when to introduce a new love interest to your kids. Too soon and you risk confusion. Too late, and you risk springing a revelation that's bigger than it has to be. Our guide can help you navigate these tricky waters.

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Dating as a single parent has a wide array of unique challenges. One of the most tricky obstacles in your path can be dealing with your ex. When we have a child with someone, that person, in one way or another, is in our lives for life. How you and your ex deal with either of you dating again will go a long way toward determining how much friction the two of you will experience in the future.

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