Dating in the News

Here’s another batch of dating related stories you need to read.
It give you something to think about while you try to figure out why you’re still single, at the very least.

The Mommy Penalty
This is a bias of single men against dating single mothers. Yes, having children in relationship is hard and as a good thing mom’s shouldn’t introduce their new boyfriend for at least a few months until the relationship has legs and is going somewhere long term. Kids shouldn’t see a revolving door of men. At the same time there isn’t the same bias against single dad’s. I know from personal experience it’s one of the hardest relationship types to be in. You’re the man but not the husband or father. You have a good idea of how your kids would behave but need to keep quiet about how her kids behave. It’s a tough balancing act and love often in’t enough. Single mothers can improve their chances by understanding a few rules about finding a good man and still being the mom they want to be. Men could use a relationship primer too.

How Geeks Find Love
While there’s no real shortcut to finding a partner that will make you happy, understanding yourself better is a great way to start. There’s an inherent investment in yourself that you need to make so that you truly shine when someone comes close enough for you to consider them a romantic option in your life. The article lists a few points that I’ve oft repeated over the years and it’s worthwhile to refresh, or learn, them now.