Dating, hmmmm it’s not really on my mind at the moment. To be honest I never imagined I would have to worry about it again but I am on my own and if I want to meet anyone new then it is unlikely that they are just going to turn up on my doorstep. How very inconsiderate Cupid’s arrow…
However with five children keeping me busy,
1, I don’t seem to have the time to even give it any consideration,
2, I find the whole thing a little scary and depressing and
3, I do have five children and that’s enough to scare most people off.
I have to say dating for parents can be a daunting experience but I have come to the conclusion that you have to make some effort though, especially if you are a stay at home parent or working from home parent. The usual work office banter and flirtations, the drinks on a Friday night or the office parties are not going to take place so it seems that the ‘thing to do’ nowadays is online dating. Otherwise it is quite likely that the only people you meet on a day to day basis are ones on the school run or the delivery person with your latest online order. For most of us you can forget about meeting the new love of your life in a bar on a night out with friends, it’s just not going to happen. Club nights out are for friends and for having a dance and a few drinks and a lot of fun.
I think singles in London have it slightly easier than single men and women in the rural location that I live in where everyone knows everyone and and everyone is someone’s ex. Not the easiest start to a relationship. In London there are more people to get out and meet.
Many of my friends have met their partners online and are having a successful time of it, they are aware of stranger danger and always tell a friend where they are going and the name and number of the person they are meeting but you do have to be sensible, after all you don’t know this person so always meet where there are other people. Perhaps meet for a quick daytime coffee first and hopefully you will get a gut feeling about the person.
Life is for living and loving and if you don’t try you will never know. Damn…I need to take some of my own advice. 
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I have tried to date online many times and a few times I have even fixed a date but didn’t turn out to it. I am now afraid of dating anyone online as my age is growing. Its getting tough for me to date a person online. I hope I can celebrate this Valentine’s Day with someone special.
I think it is more surprising NOT to have used online dating in recent years if you have been looking to get back on the dating scene. I’ve heard of so many happy endings as a result of a bit of online pick & choosing. Lunchtime coffee a brilliant idea for first meet.
I know…what did people do before? So many friends have had success with it.
In think online dating is great, I think you just have to be careful where you meet x
My friends rave about it.
I tried it once, but when I finally met him it just felt so awkward I’ve not logged on since! But I agree about meeting for lunch first, very good advice x
Oh I can imagine..,,so hard isn’t it. X
I don’t think meeting online has the stigma that it used to have. I know a few couples that have met online and seem very happy. But yes, odds are good that if you don’t make an effort to meet people, then Mr. Right won’t just appear at your door.
No I agree, everyone is doing it. What did people used to do? Most of my friends have met people online. x
I was very sceptical about on-line dating but my friend forced me to sign up one drunken night and 3 weeks later I met my lovely, lovely man. I’m now a convert
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Yay! Fantastic news Emma, I’m so pleased for you. When I see you next you will have to tell me all about it.
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I on-line dated and it was useful and fun! It was many years ago before kids before I actually married my best friend. I think you have to be open for a relatonship whether on-line or not; you just never know who when or where you will meet. On-line certainly opens doors!
It’s perfect for opening those doors that you would never get access to normally isn’t it. Everyone I know is doing it.
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