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When you are a single parent, the dating scene can be scary. You will want to make a good impression on that first date while trying to determine if you are interested in ever seeing this person again. The tips below will help you to navigate those first dating minefields.
1. Do not be late. Make sure that your arrangements for your kids are air-tight. Allow plenty of time to get to your destination. Being late for a first date can make the person think that you've stood him or her up, and probably won't get you a second date no matter how good your excuse.
2. Do pay attention to your date's behavior. Is he or she ogling you or worse, the person next to you? Does he or she treat the waitress rudely? Do you feel comfortable around him or her? A person's words may be saying one thing, but behavior is often the best gauge of a person's true character.
3. Do keep a positive attitude. Find things to compliment like clothes, accomplishments, and how well the date is going. If you cannnot find anything to like, then do not give any compliments as none are better than lying. Do not complain about your life, the date, etc. If you're not happy due to things that are in control of your date, then do not go out with the person again.
4. Do not discuss your kids all night. Your date wants to get to know you, not your children, at least not yet. While you may find the subject fascinating, he will probably just be bored.
5. Be yourself with your date. While it is natural to want to impress your date, you do not want to mispresent yourself as this will come back to haunt you later.
6. Since single parents are often strapped for time, do not give the impression that you are looking for household help. Yes, you probably have a mile-long list of things that need repaired and other chores, but you do not want your date to think that you are looking for free help instead of a companion.
7. Be appreciate at the end of your date, even if you are not interested in the person. Of course, if you did have a good time, be sure to mention how much you enjoyed meeting him or her.
Follow these single parent dating tips to have the best chance of a successful first date.