OK, you don't have to tell me that she's interesting, she's different, she's wonderful and you've got a lot of things in common. I'm going to be blunt with you. It's harder to date a single mom. So if you think she's going to be easy, well think again.

How could I say that?

I don't have to be a rocket scientist to know that. You see, single moms have already "been there". They are past flings and fooling around. And I am sure they are actually sacrificing a few things just to give dating another chance again.

But if you really want to date a single mom, OK, date this wonderful woman, I need you to make a reality check first. What are your intentions in dating her? Are you just doing this for fun? I hope not. Please do realize that these are brave women that we are talking about. So be sensitive enough to look for fun somewhere else.

If you only have good intentions then I'm glad we're clear. Actually, we're half-way clear. I need you to consider this first, have you thought or do you know why she is a single mom and how many kids she has? If you know how old they are, that would be great.

What's the reason why she is single? Did she get a divorce or never been married? If she got married, then how did the separation go? I know, this needs a bit of digging but you will need these informations in the long run.

That is the bigger picture of what you are getting into. I want to show it to you just in case you are missing it. If single women are only thinking of their career, single moms are not, they have their kids and their future to think about.

If after seeing the bigger picture and you still want to go on a date with her, I only have 2 tips for you: 1. Avoid being "too touchy". Always keep your hands to yourself during the first dates. Be a total gentleman. Don't make any move that would send her the "wrong signals". 2. Are you ready for a commitment? If not, then be ready. Single moms are already past fooling around. They have been there. What they want is security and warmth from someone sincere. Take it or leave it.

Tough? You asked for it. So think about it. Consider everything that we have talked about and if you are ready to accept all that and be a man, go for it. If you are truly sincere I'm sure she will see through you and the rest will just be history. Good luck!