It's not fun being a single mom!
What happens when you decide that you are ready to try dating again?
Dear Friend,
I stayed married too long... I tried hard to make a marriage work because of the kids but that wasn't the only reason. I simply was afraid. How would I make it? What skills did I have? And isn't a bad marriage better than none? (No, it's not!)
I will never question someone about their reasons for divorce. Some stories are to hard to bear and so I will just believe that those who have had to make such a decision were doing the best they knew. I wish others who are so quick to judge would understand. I understand because I have been there...
But, is that all there is? Gladly, I can say...
There is more, much more and it can be better than before...
Happily, Moni ~^..^~
AFRAID, I WAS SO AFRAID When you have to look very deep inside
and face who you are and what you really want, the future looks scary....
Finally.
I decided that I would make a major investment and join an expensive dating service. This one was an hour's drive away but I checked it out. They had certified counselors and had been in business for over 15 years. Each client was handled by an individual counselor. Unlike the local dating clubs and the mail-in service this was safer because you dealt with a third party. The dating service had all kinds of information on each client. I looked at this like buying a car or furniture. I did my homework. The service had certain protocol that made it safe. I would suggest if anyone does this type dating they they tell as many people as possible and have the prospective date meet your friends casually.
I decided to sign up for one year and if nothing happened... well, that was that.... If something did happen... well, good for me!
Was I scared? You bet. Was it worth it? Definitely! I found someone to share my life with. This person isn't above me or below me but walks beside me. We are enough alike to understand each other but we are different enough to keep life interesting. I wish this happiness I've found for everyone who has ever traveled a lonely road...
Moni
~^..^~