5 Things You Need To Know Before Dating A Single Mom

This is more if you date me, not everyone has the same story, but I imagine that parents all have these same thoughts, feelings or rules. I have been blessed with a beautiful, unique and silly daughter and  fortunately when you date me I come as a package deal. Sadly, I have run into quite a few mishaps when I have dated someone, so I decided to tell you 5 things you need to know before dating a single mom like me. 

• Her dad is in the picture, we get along very well. I am not sure if that may be an intimidation factor but come to find out that seems to scare boys. If you can't accept a situation where mom communicates with the child's dad and has to sometimes be around him during birthday parties and school events,  then sorry Charlie. We are a team and in order for our daughter to grow and not be mentally screwed up, then we have to work together. 

• Her needs come before my own needs, therefore her needs definitely come before your needs. No, I won't be going out when she goes to sleep because I choose to be there for those 3:00AM scares when she hears a monster or the times when she wakes up with a stomach ache. 

• I want to hear your thoughts and opinions. I am not one to say my way or no way but just know ultimately I will have the last word. Her dad and I will decide how we discipline and raise her, however the man that is lucky enough to marry me, will be able to join our parenting team and help decide on how to raise her.

• My judgement on who will get the opportunity to be around her hasn't been that good in the past but that has changed. Nothing you say or do will ever make me feel comfortable with you being around her for a while; at least 10 years. No, not really, but when the time is right, I will let you know.

• When it comes to dating and going out, it may be hard for you to understand but I live my life on grown up hours. I have a full time job and I am a mom. I don't get to spend enough time with my daughter so I value my time with her and like I said above, "Her needs come before my own needs, therefore her needs definitely come before your needs." So if we go out and I need to be home by 8pm to give her a bath, read her a story, and kiss her good night (and sneak in a few episodes of Dance Moms), then I hope you can understand but if not, sorry not sorry. As much as you want to get to know me, I want to get to know you just as much but I have to split my time.

Dating can be hard but I think it is so much harder for single moms. If you happen to find yourself a single mother who lives up to these values, then you have found someone you will never have to worry about when it comes to raising children, possibly your future children.

Fuck Internet Dating

Fuck Tinder.

Fuck Match.com.

Fuck eHarmony.

Fuck FarmersOnly.

Fuckkkkkkkk Internet dating!!!

I'm challenging myself to meet someone via grocery store, library, mall, etc. My challenge will be taking advantage of seeing someone in person, walking up to them and starting a conversation. So Stone Age...(I know). I am getting up to my head mother flippin' annoyed finding a date from a damn website. I want to feel my heart beat in my throat and feel my face flush by actual human interaction. And for fuck's sake I don't want to text all day! I don't need constant communication with someone I just met. I want to get to know someone slowly, you know, be excited to see him and learn little quirks like how they chew food cause if it's loud that ain't gonna sail this ship. Does he play air drums or strum the air guitar to Luke Bryan? Cause swoon. Heart eyes emoji.

Maybe it really is me... I could be totally insane for wanting something that matures over time, like over at least a month. Shit, I am in and out of a relationship before the milk in my fridge expires. I can't understand anyone that doesn't enjoy some alone time. My favorite time of the day is when I get home, turn on the television and see Abby Lee Miller yelling at children. We all have guilty pleasures and one of mine involves going to Mickey D's, cracking jokes with my mom while sneaking Dr. Pepper in the house and hiding them from my dad who is trying to stop the addiction. Please, I don't want to explain that I didn't answer my phone for that 5 minute trip. FACK!

Who knows, maybe I will meet someone that I will want to spend every waking minute with but until then I'll be stalking the isles of HEB.

To The Guy That Always Comes Back

To that guy,

We go from going on a few great dates, getting to know each other and then to a complete halt. First I want to thank you by giving me something to blog about and second I want to know why? What happened? Did my stubborn ways of going after what I want scare you? Was I not spreading my legs fast enough for you? Possibly my strong opinions intimidated you? Was it putting my child first or not being available for you at the drop of the dime? If any of those reasons were for the no call backs or texts then thank you for that. You saved me from what I am trying to get away from. I no longer need to waste my time on you. I will find that time I was wasting for someone that values my thoughts and opinions.

What I can say is, that it truly sucks when this happens. I began to wonder if I should keep my mouth shut more. I start to think that maybe the only reason a man wants to pursue me is for my looks. But that can't be it because they always come back. I get the text or phone call wondering how I have been or how my Jeep has been and that my friends... is a bunch of bullshit! So, ladies, if this happens to you, just remember all of the wonderful things that you and I have to offer to someone and whoever gets our hearts is going to be one lucky guy.

Sincerely,

That Girl Who Is Tired Of Your Bullshit