I know being a single mom is hard and I you're looking for a man, it can bring on a hole slew of difficult issues. However, the one thing that SHOULD always be in the front of your heart and mind is your child(ren). All too often I see two people come together and one of those people has a kid (or kids) from a previous relationship and there is tension, discontent and sometimes other serious issues between the new romance and the kid(s). I have seen these issues escalate and become so severe that abuse, neglect and social services become the norm. The person (or people) who suffer the most are the kids!
Often times the single parent becomes so involved with their new interest that the child(ren) take a backseat to the wants and needs of the new love. Often times when a child feels they are no longer important they will act out or try to get attention in any way they can - which can have a negative backlash.
The important thing with any situation is to remember that our children learn life from our examples and ways. What we teach and show them is what they know and understand to be life. It is a huge responsibility and privilege to be a parent and should not be something taken lightly.
Give love and get love. Give nothing and watch out!!!
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