TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Chapter One: Are You Ready to Start Dating Again? 3
- 1.) Dating for the Right Reasons 5
- 2.) Do You Have the Time? 10
- 3.) What are You Looking For? 12
- Chapter Two: Where Should You Look? 15
- 1.) How Important Are Similar Interests? 16
- 2.) Starting Off as Friends 19
- 3.) Should You Consider Online Dating? 22
- Chapter Three: First Date Ideas 25
- 1.) Where NOT to Have a First Date 26
- 2.) Fun, Friendly and Free Date Ideas 29
- 3.) Tips for First Dates at a Restaurant 33
- 4.) Conversation Starters and Tips 36
- Chapter Four: When Should You Get Your Kids Involved? 39
- 1.) How Does a New Relationship Affect Your Kids? 40
- 2.) The Dangers of Involving Kids too Early 42
- 3.) Tips for Getting Your Kids Involved 45
- Chapter Five: Sex in a New Relationship 48
- 1.) How Soon is Too Soon? 49
- 2.) When are Sleepovers Okay? 51
- 3.) How do You Talk to Your Kids? 54
- Chapter Six: Quick Tips for Single Parent Dating 56
- Chapter Seven: When Should You Mention the “M” Word? 60
- 1.) When Should You Start Considering Marriage? 61
- 2.) Tips for Telling Your Children 64
- 3.) Challenges You Should Expect and How to Deal 67
- References 70
- Index 75
