My bigest problem going back into the dating world is I have to have my kids full time and have no baby siter. Most dates want to go out after my kids bed time. I normally dont have anyone to watch them. So we watch movies at my place. Is that stupid have first dates at my place while kids are asleep??

@Strongrose: Eh, just sounds bad having a first date over at your house, especially with kids there, hopefully u know them REALLY well

no it doesnt sound stupid to me. if u havent got a sitter u have no choice.

It scares me having them come around my kids not knowing enough about them. The dates are never alone excepted in the bathroom. And dont drink so I can keep sharp on him.

I wouldn't do that but it takes awhile before I'll bring somebody around my kids

I am the same way. my kids are ok with dad dating but it's not. You need to make sure your good with they guy first and that he's not a kid toucher or anything like that

oh i wouldnt invite someone round if i dont know them enough. get to know them with a couple of friends present 1st

How long would you say it long enough to get to know them?

I ask because my best friend dated a guy 4 years & I knew him 14 years and then he touched her daughter. So really you never know a person be it 1 night or 10 years.

Do you know these guys before they come over? Or is it first meeting? If you know the guys prior to the date Id say its.cool but If your just meeting these guys your putting yourself & your family at danger

My thing is these are first dates. You don't want your kids seeing you jump from man to man.

Im new to my area so my goal is to meet people, make friends, maybe a dating life. I ainting gettimg into details. But im a full time parent thats it so hard to get to know people