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Been a single dad for a month almost. Can't believe time has flown by like this
Now I find myself in a bit of a conundrum. Found out recently that this very nice lady at work is single
This woman seems to be the complete package. Very kind, bubbly personality. Believes in God. Single parent like me. Successful and independent
I'm hung up on a few things however. I have never asked somebody out in person, so I don't really know what I'm doing. Also, feeling quite down on myself because of how my relationship with my child's mom ended. And perhaps most important of the three, this woman at work is older than me by a fair bit, and I don't know how she would feel about dating someone younger
The perception of my generation is that we're constantly dating to hook up, and that's not what I'm about at all. I'm looking for someone who would be a great mom to my child. She's always talking about her kids, and she seems like a great parent
Thoughts or advice would be appreciated!
One month being single and then finding yourself attracted and looking, is about right on schedule. It happens like clockwork, this rebound effect. It's easier to think about a new person than it is about the discomfort of break up, the disappointment of it, to seek a balm for our wounds. Suddenly you are free again, and in that, there is hope to "do it right this time". What is hardest is to adjust to the reality of single parenting, to live it one day at a time as a single parent, instead of not being present and imagining what it would be like to have another person. Give yourself time as a single man who is a father. You have two roles now, as nurturer and provider, and that takes a lot of energy! Instead of seeking out wifey material, try instead to make friends with other single parents, I cannot stress enough the value in these friendships. Your child comes first, always, you created a life that you are now responsible for, it would be great to have a partner, sure, but I think it is too soon, personally. Take time to get to know yourself, if you are young, and healthy, life is long when lived one day at a time. God always provides, especially when you are not seeking, at least that has been my experience. In my 12 step recovery, we had advice to newbies, and that is, to stay out of any new relationships for 1 year, because they become a distraction to what you have to do to grow. Casual friendships are fine, (I do not mean hook ups!!!!!). But if the first thing that you tell yourself is that you are looking for a future partner when you see a girl you like, whoa boy, !! Take it slow, what seems attractive to you now, may not be the same thing you seek later on as you grow. Not to mention that workplace situations can get icky and awkward. Try not to boomerang, its normal, but resist it, I speak from experience.
THIS! 👆
This^
Are you looking for a roboMom or your kids or a wife?
Check your motives. God knows them.
What does the Bible say about marriage?
https://www.openbible.info/topics/marriage_in_heaven
I mean, not to play devil's advocate
But I'd say you two hitting it off chemistry wise and in terms of sex is pretty damn important. Especially because you both already have kids, the relationship and its actual compatibility may come into play much more than a relationship where intimacy sinks to the background to pregnancy, birth, raising infants, etc
So if you can both actually hit it off as best friends and also crazy about each other intimately, the likelihood she'll be an amazing and loyal parent to your child is a lot higher
Remember, she was and is a girl before she was a parent..nurturing and cherishing her identity is tippy top. A big part of your kid seeing her as a parent and someone they can trust is them seeing how great you two get along and how you two are as close as you and your wife were
Bonus point for throwing tippy top in this
Sounds like you have gone through some things, and finally found some freedom. Gratz! Please make sure first and foremost you enjoy and cherish this new found freedom.
It's great to hear this. If this is truly your goal, you should first and foremost focus all your energy and establishing a solid foundation as a single dad to your kid. It can't be easy by a long stretch going through parents' divorce. No matter how great a parent is, no one can just step in and take over as a new parent, it also depends on how the child is feeling. You will have plenty of time and oppurtunities down the line to find a new partner.
My child is very young. Too young to really question what's going on. They've adjusted very well to the new normal at home
It's a much healthier household now. Mom took care of the baby, didn't take care of herself or the home at all. Lashed out at me constantly. Made me completely miserable for a long time. Found out she was cheating for months when she took off with another guy who lived 10 hours away.
Also, to clarify, not necessarily trying to rush into a full blown relationship or anything like that after a month. Mostly I'm just interested in getting to know this person better.
Ask her out for coffee...☕ then take it slow and see if a friendship develops.
Most of all pray for God to put the person He wants for you in your path and then pray for the wisdom to recognize that the her.
Praying for your future! 🙏