So you have been through hell and back - yes, that is what it must have felt like for sometime after your break up or divorce. You are now officially a single mother and although you may be panicking that you were not meant to run this course, you will! And quite successfully for that matter. So take heart, keep your chin up and head out into the unknown for an adventure that will last your entire life.

Most researches conducted on post break up or divorced individuals show that people tend to isolate themselves due to depression; and by the time they are ready to step back into main stream life they have lost their way and are caught up in a desperate and lonely situation. So post divorce or break up,  do not lose track of your social life, alienate friends, or stop dating. Yes, dating can become a major challenge during this time. With trying to balance a career, with single handedly parenting your kids, and running a home; single mom dating might be the last of your priorities. Plus with so many balls to juggle simultaneously, you may not have the time to date or the opportunity to meet prospective candidates.

This is where single mom dating sites comes in. Forgets about the horror stories of yesteryears concerning online dating sites. In the 21st century this business has grown by leaps and bounds and that is why online dating sites have come up with newer and better ways of ensuing user safety and a profile match as close as it gets. The added benefit of online dating sites is that they are perfect for busy individuals like single parents, who don’t have time to mix and match in person. It is important for single mothers to jump back into the dating pool. 

Most dating sites have extensive data collecting systems in the form of personality questionnaires, filling these out ensure that people suggested to you are as closely matched to your personality and preferences as possible. This dramatically reduces the chances of bad dates or the time spent exploring partners, only to find out in the end that they were not so perfect after all. 

Since you are a single mother and going out every other night is not possible, an online dating site will help you hook up with potential partners online. You can explore each others personality at length without ever meeting or even stepping out of the house. All it will take is a chat session, after you have tucked in the children for the night.

Now before you put all this reasoning aside, switch off the laptop and get comfortable with a good book, rather than a good guy online, remember this - if not for the fun and convenience of online dating, do it for your self esteem. Break ups or divorces can wreak havoc in your personality, emotions and self esteem. So post a great picture of yourself in your online dating profile, write a brilliant and bubbly description of your self and let your personality shine through. The response you get will surely feel wanted again and help heal the wounds of a bad relationship.