| As a single parent, a first date with someone new can | | | | is a good sign that you don't need a second outing |
| be exciting and frightening. You want to create a good | | | | with him or her. Don't complain about what's wrong in |
| impression, get to know the other person, and hopefully | | | | your life such as your financial woes or kid problems. |
| have a good time. Use the following tips to help make | | | | 4. Do not discuss your kids all night. Your date wants |
| that first date go as well as possible. | | | | to get to know you, not your children, at least not yet. |
| 1. Do not be late. Make sure that your arrangements | | | | While you may find the subject fascinating, he will |
| for your kids are air-tight. Allow plenty of time to get to | | | | probably just be bored. |
| your destination. Being late for a first date can make | | | | 5. Be yourself with your date. While it is natural to want |
| the person think that you've stood him or her up, and | | | | to impress your date, you do not want to mispresent |
| probably won't get you a second date no matter how | | | | yourself as this will come back to haunt you later. |
| good your excuse. | | | | 6. Do not appear needy. Single parents often have a |
| 2. Do pay attention to your date's behavior. Is he or | | | | laundry list of things that need repair, kids that need |
| she ogling you or worse, the person next to you? | | | | rides, housework to be done, etc. Don't give the |
| Does he or she treat the waitress rudely? Do you feel | | | | impression that you are dating to find someone to help |
| comfortable around him or her? A person's words | | | | out at home. |
| may be saying one thing, but behavior is often the best | | | | 7. Thank your date, even if you are not interested in |
| gauge of a person's true character. | | | | seeing him or her again. If you did enjoy the date, be |
| 3. Keep your attitude positive. Look for things that you | | | | sure to mention it. |
| can compliment such as your date's clothing or the fun | | | | By following these single parent dating tips, you will be |
| that you are having with him or her. If you can find | | | | a good date for others and have the best chance of |
| nothing to compliment, then don't be fake; however, this | | | | meeting that special someone. |