How to Cope with a Parent Dating

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Tip 1 - What Do I Do When My Parents Start Dating Other People? - I Am A Child of Divorce

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Emmely Duncan | permalink

What can children of divorce and separated parents do to adjust the fact that their parents have started dating again?

For further reading: http://iamachildofdivorce.com/what-do-i-do-when-my-parents-start-dating-other-people/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - How To Deal When Your Widowed Parent Starts Dating Again

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Mike Graceman | permalink

I never thought I would ever say this in my lifetime, but my mom has a new boyfriend. Sure, for now, she refers to him as her “friend,” but I know a date when I see one. My mom has a boyfriend. It’s new territory for me, and frankly, it’s terrifying. But it’s going to be okay.
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For further reading: http://adequateman.deadspin.com/how-to-deal-when-your-widowed-parent-starts-dating-agai-1698557424 ^[2]

Tip 3 - When Your Parent Starts Dating

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by javellan | permalink

My mom has a new boyfriend and I feel like he’s always around. I never see her anymore and she always wants to spend time with him. What about me? I know she’s really happy, but I want to spend more time with her. What do I do? Help!

For further reading: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/teen-angst/201402/when-your-parent-starts-dating ^[3]

Tip 4 - Coping With Divorce: When a Parent Starts Dating

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Marlene Dawsey | permalink

Children can become anxious if their parent starts dating. The key is to keep your dating life separate from life with your child.

For further reading: http://www.parents.com/parenting/divorce/dating/coping-with-divorce-when-a-parent-starts-dating/ ^[4]

Tip 5 - Tips for When Your Widowed Parent Begins to Date

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Urban Carmel | permalink

Just as life brings unexpected tragedies, it also brings gifts, and you may be surprised how much you grow to care for your parent's new partner.
Tags: tips, for, when, your, widowed, parent, begins, to, date, healthy, living

For further reading: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gloria-horsley/tips-for-when-your-widowe_b_5942444.html ^[5]

Tip 6 - Senior Dating and Dealing with Adult Children - eHarmony Advice

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Tom Selij | permalink

Dating as a senior can create issues with your adult children. Get senior dating tips for how to date and keep peace with your adult children on eHarmony.
Tags: senior dating and adult children

For further reading: http://www.eharmony.com/dating-advice/dating/senior-dating-and-dealing-with-adult-children/ ^[6]

Tip 7 - Getting Kids Ready for When Divorced Parents Begin Dating - mom.me

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Hector Sandoval | permalink

You are a mom and a woman! We get it! Find real world parenting advice and tips, fashion and beauty resources, and great conversation with moms like you!

For further reading: http://mom.me/parenting/5029-getting-kids-ready-when-divorced-parents-begin-dating/ ^[7]