I would like to know how to start dating again, or should I hold on to it for a while. My son is only 1 year old. Is to soon to start dating again?

I think it is time to date when you are ready to, not necessarily because of your son's age...

Dating is simply meeting others and having that opportunity to get to know them, and hopefully if your lucky it turns out in some lasting friendships at worst case scenario....

aim for good friends, and that way you won't be disappointed, no expectations and whatever works out, works out.

So I say, no it is not too soon for dating if your ultimate goal is to finally meet someone special to spend your time with.

Its not too soon if you are ready. No one can tell you when its the right or wrong time that is up to you and how you feel. As far as how to start I'll leave that to someone with experience in that area. Welcome to the forum glad you found us.

It depends on how you view dating. For me I go on dates not just for romantic purposes... it's can just be a way to keep in touch with friends and make new ones. Though now I only go on dates with friends because I dont want to meet anyone new at this point. I just want to go out and have some conversation. But I have to make sure that we are on the same page that we are not on a date for romantic purposes.

And yeah, what Miranda said. Aim for good friends so there will be no expectations and disappointments. If something develops beyond friendships then well and good. If not, then well and good LOL

I started dating before I was ready because my friends pressured me to. If you aren't being pushed into it...I'd say you are ready.

The honest answer to "Is it easy to start dating again?" is NO. The dating world will be completely different because you're focus and expectations will have changed for it. Start slow, be careful.

It all depends on if you are ready for it (like everyone else said). Personally...i've been single since my daughter was 9 months old. She is almost 4. I do get lonely and want the companionship of another person at times, but I still don't feel like i'm totally "ready" for it. Mostly because all of my energy goes into working, my daughter and keeping house. I just can't see where i'm going to have adequate time and energy to put into a new love interest. I also don't believe in involving my daughter in a dating situation so that will mean alot of finding a sitter and extra running around. I just don't feel up to it.

The ladies here already have great advice. Good luck!

I say Ditto! and

Like everyone else is saying... start when you are ready... personally, I started dating when my daughter was only about 10 months old... but i had also not been with her father since i was about 3 or 4 months pregnant.... Good Luck!

I started dating by a total accident. you will know when you ready. All of ladies here came you some good advise. Meantime just focus on you and your child. Just leave it to someone.

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Originally posted by Blindsky75:
I started dating before I was ready because my friends pressured me to. If you aren't being pushed into it...I'd say you are ready.

The honest answer to "Is it easy to start dating again?" is NO. The dating world will be completely different because you're focus and expectations will have changed for it. Start slow, be careful.

I think she hit it on the nose!!! Dating will be completely different because YOU are different. Also, if you haven't dated for a long time you'll probably feel weird at first.
Personally, I'm TERRIFIED cause I haven't for over 20 years. I got married real young & tried to stick it out.

Be sure that you want to meet somebody, if not....let your friends date.

Good luck & have patience.

Thank you for the advice. I am going through confussing times right now. I also feel very alone and not beautiful anymore.