Guilty about dating

[monkeysmom]

My Baby's daddy ran out on us when she was 2 month,
So i decided to try dating again, the thing is when I go out and spend time with this guy I feel guilty even if he comes to my house and we sit on the couch watching movies I felt like I wasn't spending enough time with my baby. so i broke it off with him. because she comes first in my life.
Anyone else feel the same way? should I just wait till she's in school to start dating again. shes 9 months old.

 

[weebubba]

You shouldn't feel guilty for dating just because you are a mother doesn't mean you can't have a life. Maybe its too soon for you at the moment but you can only know that by trying. Don't put yourself under too much pressure. I never dated until my ex-husband and I had been separated for almost two years as that's what felt right and comfortable for me.

Enjoy your little one and if you meet someone and it feels right give it a go.

 

[Dream.dream]

It might just be too soon but I agree you don't have to feel guilty about wanting to have a life . I wasn't ready to leave my son at all until he was 14 month old.

After that Wednesday night were my night . My mom watched him while his dad had visits and I could do what I wanted. Sometimes I would just go to a movie alone but eventually I did date

 

[monkeysmom]

Thank you. Yeah I think it may just be too soon. so i'm just gonna sit back and enjoy watching my little monkey grow.
Just gets lonely sometimes.

 

[daneuse27]

I tried dating too, when my daughter was about 7 months old. I had a nice time with the guy, but something about it didn't feel right. I gave it a lot of thought afterwards, and realized that I'm just not ready to date yet. You'll get there eventually. I think I was trying to rush to make my life perfect or 'complete' again, but really there's no need. It'll work itself out in good time. I'm just going to enjoy spending every waking minute with my LO and watching her grow for now. I'll date when I truly feel ready.