What is the norml time to date after seperating when you are a mom?

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i am seperated for two weeks from my husband, I have no plans at this time but how long does a person wait to date?

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Based on 36 votes (17 yes)
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  • RoseIsabella
    9 years ago

    Whatever you do please make sure to always put your children first.
    :-)

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    • lakesandwoods
      9 years ago

      i will put her first yes

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      • RoseIsabella
        9 years ago

        Right on!

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        • lakesandwoods
          9 years ago

          thank you

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          • RoseIsabella
            9 years ago

            You're very welcome.

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      • Crusades
        9 years ago

        Put her first ... for adoption.

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  • charlie54321
    9 years ago

    when you feel comfortable about it id say(probably two weeks to soon). Just don't let the kids no till its serious ?

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  • tinahn
    9 years ago

    Just don't do what my dad did and get engaged two months after the divorce.

    My mom started dating like about a year later, maybe more.

    Now, I and my sister hate my dads wife but we like my moms boyfriend.

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  • gummy_jr
    9 years ago

    Take as much time as you need :) enjoy the single life for a bit.

    Go to a male strip club ;)

    Throw me a 20 while you're there.

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  • nige21
    9 years ago

    Enjoy life. as long as you always put kids first and don't bring new guy into there life's till the time is right. you will know when it happens

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    • lakesandwoods
      9 years ago

      thank you for the advice. It is not easy to fiure out some times

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  • lakesandwoods
    9 years ago

    Tinahn that is sound advice

    thank you

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  • lakesandwoods
    9 years ago

    Gummy!! thank you for making me smile!

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  • My02cents
    9 years ago

    I know the feeling - been there,done that,although in my case i dated way too soon.

    Give yourself time to "mourn" At first one is relived to get rid of the significant other.Then after a while one wonders what went wrong and if it was your fault etc.

    I would suggest only after you have made peace with yourself,then get on the dating waggon again.

    Yeah, i know too well abt the lonely nights with no one in the world to care.

    Get friends (men) and if they can be (i know all men want too) friends with benefits,then yeah - that`s the way to go.

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    • lakesandwoods
      9 years ago

      im just not sure whenI will be ready but in a way the distraction of him leaving to life and trying to clear my head is a lot right now Thank you MY

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  • lakesandwoods
    9 years ago

    thank you dinz

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  • dinz
    9 years ago

    There is no prescribed time on what is deem acceptable to start dating but I would do the following before I consider dating again.

    Make sure that you want this - separations can be difficult and the prospect of being alone can torment people into running into the date scene and getting the first thing they can grab with their hands. So make sure you are ready for it.

    The children - speaking to the children openly about the separation and your intentions to date (when you are ready) and being honest with them is key. Asking them for their opinion is good. If they react in a negative way - don't fight them, show empathy and understanding and explained to them why you want to date.

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  • lakesandwoods
    9 years ago

    not sure when I will feel comfortable but I ppreciate yur comments. between work, nd being a mom I am not sure when I will find time, but I know it is important

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