At first glance, the idea of dating a single mom could be full of red flags. She must have baggage right? Something MUST be wrong with her. But what if you opened your eyes (and your mind) enough to consider all the benefits that could come along with dating a single mom. Let’s cover just a few.

  1. You’ll look like a stud. Trust me – a single mom doesn’t get much of a break. When she does, it’s rarely to pamper herself. It’s more likely she’ll take a nap or catch up with a friend for coffee. What would put you on her Stud-Meter? Pamper her! Help her relax. Sending her to the spa or giving her a massage yourself would score you major points.
  2. She’ll appreciate you. Assuming you’re a NICE guy, she will notice and appreciate you and the things you do. Being a single parent can make you feel like you’re alone on an island at times, and to have someone there to support her on the rough days will help you bond quicker.
  3. It keeps you young. Who needs an excuse to go to Disneyland or the newest Pixar movie when you’ve got kids?
  4. You already know she’ll be a good mom. Hopefully you’re looking for a long-term relationship. If you are, and you want kids, you are already asking yourself questions like “Will she be a good mom?” when dating someone new. This one’s already answered for you!
  5. She’s over playing games. At least the emotional kind. Moms have already prioritized their lives, and nowhere on that list will you find “Waste time playing stupid dating games with guys.”
  6. What you see is what you get. No more guessing whether or not she’s into you. She wouldn’t waste time with you if she didn’t feel there was long-term potential, and she definitely wouldn’t introduce you to her children. If you like the certainty of knowing whether or not your girlfriend is into you, this would definitely help!
  7. She’s flexible, adaptable, and fun. You have to be when you’re a parent.
  8. She’s strong, resilient, independent, compassionate, affectionate, and loving. Six attributes any man would be lucky to find in a partner.

So instead of assuming a single mom has too much baggage, give her a shot. We ALL have baggage. At least hers is in the form of a silly, miniature version of her.

Lots of Love,

Emily