Dating and the Single Mom

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Going Fishing?

 

  

They’re everywhere. They are in the market, on the menu, in your fish tank, and when you find one that you like, they may even show up at your door. There are so many fish in the sea and all the single gals must admit that sometimes we all consider going fishing.

 

 

Gasp! The thought of dating, for the single mom, can often seem overwhelming. The decisions that a mother faces when she decides to date can run the gamut. Questions such as do you introduce or not introduce your kids to the fish? If not, how many dates into the process does it take before he meets them, or does he have to wait until your wedding day? Better yet, do you talk to your kids about him? Do you let them know that mommy has been to the fish market?

With all the inner turmoil that a single mother has to endure, I thought I would try to ease the process if I made some suggestions about the kind of fish that is not worth you losing your bait or sleep over. It is always important to know which fish to throw back.

  

The Puffer Fish

This fish cannot stay in the single mom’s vicinity for long without finding flaws in her life. He is prideful and thinks so highly of himself that you can see his head and ego expanding every time he inhales. He knows everything, has traveled everywhere, and is intellectually superior to the infinity power.  There is not a book that that has not passed the scope of his fingertips or pupils. He is Greek Mythological figure in his own mind, and you will be perpetually bored as you listen to his vast knowledge on Socrates and the Nixon administration. Don’t get me wrong I like a smart guy, I just don’t like a know it all. Throw this fish back.

  

The Octopus

The Octopus has six arms that are hiding under his tightly fitted muscle shirt and his designer jeans. He is all over you like white on rice within 20 minutes of your first and only date. Unfortunately his mother never taught him the valuable lesson of keeping his hands to himself. After this date is over you will feel dirty, and need a shower to wash his sweaty fingertips off of you. You will also ask yourself why you didn’t stay at home and watch I love Lucy reruns. At least Lucille Balle doesn’t try to molest you. Throw this fish back.

 

 

The Needle Nose

OUCH! This guy beats all that you have ever seen. He has no kids and has never even been married. Yet, he thinks that he can tell you how to raise your kids. Over dinner, you mention that little Sally just brought home her first D on her report card. You are obviously upset over her low grade. He is audacious enough to tell you that you should have instilled the value of education in her at an earlier age. “What?!”   . You wonder and accidentally say out loud. Who does this guy think he is and where does he get off? Please for the love of God – Throw this fish back.      

  

The Sea Horse

Oh yes, the sea horse can be quite deceptive. He looks great on paper; a great job, a nice home in a lovely neighborhood, and he even dresses well. But do not be deceived by this superficial exterior. He is arrogant and as conceited as the Prince of Wales. He is all about prestige and securing a young trophy wife. Furthermore, he will end up caring less about you and your children and more about the figures on his spreadsheet. Run for the hills Girls; this haughty horse in no keeper. Throw this fish back.

 

 

I hope this helps all you girls out and at least gives you some insight or a laugh. It is always important to know who is worth the single mom’s precious time and effort. If the guy is a chump and not worth your time – just throw that fish back. Besides, we all know that there are plenty of fish in the sea.

 

 

 

 

 Kristie Shaw

Copyright 2007

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