Dating Defined for Today's Couples

If you've ever found yourself wondering, "Am I on a date, or is this something else?" you can at least take comfort knowing you're in good company. Navigating the dating world has become as confusing as trying to figure out who's going to win Dancing with the Stars. There are many definitions of dating, and it's often easier to recognize a non-date than the genuine article. So buckle up--destination: what is a real date?

The Single Mom's Guide to Dating         

It may seem that being a single mom virtually guarantees that you'll never have another date, but that doesn't have to be true. In fact, there are many advantages to dating single moms. All you have to do is discover them for yourself and find a way to communicate the pros and cons dating single moms have to potential romantic partners.

Dating a Divorced Dad

Once a woman reaches a certain age, it's more likely that any romance she experiences will be with a man who has already been married or involved in a serious relationship. Often times, these men have families of their own and all the drama and emotion that comes with being a dad. If you are dating a divorced man with kids, there are a few things you should know.    

How Soon Can I Wait To Date After A Divorce?

All of us believe that when we get married we have found the one. We are through with the whole dating scene, sometimes happily so. Unfortunately for some of us that isn't the case. Sometimes the marriage doesn't work out and we are once again left to start over, and dating will be a part of this.

Is there a protocol for when to start openly dating in public after a divorce?  In this day and age it's difficult to put a tag or a judgement on the time frame. Your divorce may have been a long time coming.  Seldom do these things happen overnight. So how should you proceed?