By John Townsend Biblical basics for single parents Six months after her divorce, Yvonne Price tried dating and hated it. For the mother of two from Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., the ambiguous relationships felt uncomfortable. The romantic and sexual tensions seemed unbearable. And the failure of her marriage loomed over the entire enterprise. So she gave up on dating.
Many single parents know how Price feels.
Peggy Sue Got Married. Still, in our culture, dating represents the most common path to remarriage, an arrangement many single parents desire. Modern marriage can be a risky business. First, dating helps you learn to relate to others. Since dating should ultimately lead to a permanent and satisfying marriage, use the opportunity to see how well you relate to each other.