When you are a single parent, the dating scene can be scary.  You will want to make a good impression on that first date while trying to determine if you are interested in ever seeing this person again.  The tips below will help you to navigate those first dating minefields.

1.  Do everything possible to be on time and preferably, a little early.  Have backup childcare plans in case of a sick child or other arrangements falling through.  Allow more time than you think you will to get to your meeting place.  By being late, your date may worry that he or she has been stood up, which could set a negative tone for the rest of your time together.

2. Do pay attention to your date’s behavior.  Is he or she ogling you or worse, the person next to you?  Does he or she treat the waitress rudely?  Do you feel comfortable around him or her?  A person’s words may be saying one thing, but behavior is often the best gauge of a person’s true character.

3.  Keep your attitude positive.  Look for things that you can compliment such as your date’s clothing or the fun that you are having with him or her.  If you can find nothing to compliment, then don’t be fake; however, this is a good sign that you don’t need a second outing with him or her.  Don’t complain about what’s wrong in your life such as your financial woes or kid problems. 

4.  While your children are an endlessly fascinating subject to you, your date may not be as interested.  While you definitely want to mention the fact that you have kids and maybe a little about their interests, you want to take this time to let your date get to know you.

5.  Be yourself with your date.  While it is natural to want to impress your date, you do not want to mispresent yourself as this will come back to haunt you later.

6.  Since single parents are often strapped for time, do not give the impression that you are looking for household help.  Yes, you probably have a mile-long list of things that need repaired and other chores, but you do not want your date to think that you are looking for free help instead of a companion.

7. Do thank your date and if you are interested in seeing him or her again, be sure to mention how much you enjoyed the date, meeting him or her, etc.

Follow these single parent dating tips to have the best chance of a successful first date.

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