I'm an ardent fan of dating divorced dads. Like any other individual, they have their good points and bad, and you need to take the time to get to know them.That said, my dating life after divorce has included the occasional never-married and childless man, the occasional widower with one or more children, and primarily divorced dads. So here are five of my top reasons why dating divorced dads can be smart, satisfying and sensational.Reason 1:... [...]
If you've won the love of a single mom, you've hit the relationship jackpot. Few love as selflessly and fiercely as a woman who's raised her kiddos on her own (or mostly on her own).
Need more convincing? We recently asked a handful of divorced moms to give their best elevator pitch for dating single mamas.
Read some of our favorite reasons below.
1. She can roll with the punches.
Any single mom you date likely has a lot on her plate -- and... [...]
The goal of co-parenting after divorce is simple: Like any other parent, you want to ensure that your kids are happy, healthy and set up for success in their future endeavors.But when it's a constant struggle to see eye to eye with your ex (hey, you're divorced for reason) keeping that goal in mind is sometimes easier said than done. To help you stay on track, we asked HuffPost Divorce bloggers to share their best tips for reducing stress... [...]
"This Is Divorce At..." is a HuffPost Divorce series delving into divorce at every stage of life. Want to share your experience of divorcing at a certain age? Email us at divorce@huffingtonpost.com or tweet @HuffPost Divorce.As writer Nancy Lay-King tells it, divorce at 56 has its own unique challenges."It's just a matter of moving forward," said Lay-King, who split from her husband just a few weeks shy of their 26th wedding anniversary.... [...]
At the tender age of nine months, my shot at the picture perfect childhood was ripped apart. Divorce rocked my family and gone were my chances of Christmas mornings, movie nights or dinners with my parents side by side. It would have been easy to use this setback as an excuse for any unhappiness life threw my way, but I have chosen to see this bump in the road for what is truly has been: a blessing in disguise. I am now 28, and the lessons I... [...]
