CatGirl25 asked this question on 7/11/2000:

Hi. I am a 25 year old single mom of a 9 month old. I really want to have a relationship with a man. It is hard for me to get out to go to clubs, ect. Therefore, I have been meeting men online. My problem is that I really have no babysitter so I can't come and go as I please. Will I find a man who will understand and put up with this? Right now I am interested in this one guy. He lives 2 hours away and wants to meet half way sometimes. How do I explain that I can not just do this on call? And that my daughter will most likely have to tag along?....Thanks

SeekTrueLove gave this response on 7/11/2000:

Dear LeanOnMe,

I can empathize with your situation. It is probably best that you don't meet guys in clubs anyways, especially if you are looking for a more serious relationship.

In regards to the man you met on the NET, I suggest that you should try harder to find a babysitter. It would be more difficult for someone to get to know you if you bring your child along. Once a few dates have gone by, then you could probably start bringing your baby along to your dates.

Of course, you should be up front and honest about the fact that you have a baby. And this fact is the reason that it is difficult for you to get away at any given moment. If this man who lives two hours away is understanding about this, I don't think it's that much trouble to drive an extra hour to meet you in your town.

As far as the question of 'will you find a man who will understand the trials and tribulations of being a single mom', I think that you will. It might take a bit of searching, but I have faith that you will.

Good luck. Stay strong - being a single mom can sometimes be the toughest job in the world.

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