Sex and the Single Parent: A Guide for Parents Who Find Themselves Back in the Dating Game

by Martine J. Myer and Meg F. Schneider

Targeting a rarely acknowledged, but increasing, audience, this book gives single parents advice for re-entering the dating game after years of not playing. Featuring insightful perspectives on real-life scenarios, this invaluable book addresses the crises and nagging doubts facing a single parent about such issues as: How much should the children know? And when? Coping with newfound fears and newfound desires Meeting new people-safely Balancing the...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399528202
• ISBN13: 9780399528200
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Perigee Books
• Length: 239 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

It's okay to want a grown up life too!

I am a devoted parent. I do everything for my kids and put them first. I know that it has to be that way because they're young and I'm the one they have to look to and rely on. But my own loneliness has just made me sink and feel so low. This book helped me understand that my kids can't meet and make up for my adult needs for understanding and companionship. That's a whole different world. I feel relieved hearing other single parent's stories about putting your kids ahead of you but still having to have a world of friends including male friends. I have begun slowly to date. Some of the stories in the book are a hoot and I have had a few corkers. I felt supported by the sharing in this book.

No one said it was easy

You know, no one said it would be easy but when you have kids, no matter what happens, you have to find a way to stand up and stand by them. The stories in 'Sex and the Single Parent' helped me find some strength and some humor in getting my son past his youth in one healthy piece. I'm trying anyway. Thanks.

Helping my friends

I have so many friends who are single parents and it is truly upsetting to see how they are out finding a social life when their kids need them. I got this book recommended to me and have been buying copies for my friends. The advice is helpful in that it balances grown up needs with kid's needs. There has to be a way for people to be less neglectful and still have a life. This book points you in the right direction.

My boyfriend and my daughter

Page 86 could have been written for me. My live in partner and my 11 year old are suddenly at each other's throats and I feel caught in the middle. One of the stories in the book was exactly about what's been going on in my house. I actually followed this advice and the tension is almost completely down now. I stayed out of itand stopped being forced to take sides. I just listened and got them to say what they each wanted. We've been going from there.It's a relief.

It helps me feel less alone

I have been so drained with all the things I have to balance asa single mother and many stories in this book gave me support to get through.So many times my kids ask me questions and I'm at a loss about what to say. The book gives me lots of ideas about how to talk to them and to myself.