No Entanglements, Please
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In times like these, I actually log back into my old accounts at some of the online dating services and consider contacting one of the guys for a nice evening of dinner out and conversation. What I mean by “times like these” is that I have been spending a lot of weekends out with the girls and as much as I love it, I miss having a conversation with man and hearing a man’s POV. I absolutely don’t count the fact that I speak to my ex-husband on the phone daily, because those are conversations I would almost rather have my toenails pulled out than have. I just want a couple of worry free dating situations and some nice grown-up interaction.
My life is nearly free from all drama. I made a conscience decision to be home with my daughter one more year, work freelance when I can, and just enjoy being free and single. Without the entanglements of a relationship, I have been able to commit more time with my daughter than ever before and she is thriving because of it. My ex never did get the hang of balancing fatherhood with marriage. He’s better off without the marriage part and my stress level is almost back to normal. 
Let’s just say I’m holding out for the right man. I have no tolerance for wasting time with intermediary relationships, when my time would be better spent with my kid. Mom’s around the world will know exactly what I mean. A nice dinner out, though, I could surely deal with that.
For what it’s worth: you do get the man’s point of view from me for the most part, since I tend to think like a guy.
Stay the course, my friend…stay the course.