So my 12yo dd wants me to date

[curtains]

I have been a single mom for 5 years...  And my dd is begging me to date.  Wierd right?  I just joined Match and I am working on losing some weight to get back in the game.

I haven't been on a date in years - nor do I know where to start... I know I should post on Starting Over but this is all so strange and I am starting slow, ML is home to me.  lol

[underwaterrhymes]

Not weird at all!

We were stoked when my mom started dating after she and my dad got divorced.

H and I met through Speed Dating. We're big fans of that method.

[TrickyBob]

Aw! I think it's great that she wants you to start dating. You'll get there.

[missajane]

I don't know your situation at all, but my mom was divorced when I was 5 and finally remarried when I was 10.  I was so happy for her. 

I just felt like she deserved happiness like I saw with other parents.  It's weird how kid's brains work.  

Have fun dating!  And please don't be like my crazy neighbor that falls in love immediately, posts all these stupid finding "the one" on facebook, has the guy meet her daughter immediately, and then is heartbroken and will "never find true love" after a month.  Rinse, repeat.  Two straight years and counting.

[alzi]

i think that is cute!

i also met my H online, it can happen!

[Deleted]

That is so sweet!
I think my brother met his current girlfriend online and they are very happy together.

[cleo29]

I wanted my mom to date and get married so badly.  I think it is great that she is supportive.

[bex1973]

I think it's so sweet that she's looking out for you! H & I met online as well - I def had to weed through the d-bags & weirdos but that happens no matter what method you use for starting out!  Good luck!