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Dating after Divorce: Move On!

Published by admin on February 11, 2008

Everyone has been hurt so badly that they swear off from dating forever. However, it just doesn’t happen. Many women claim that they don’t want another relation after the divorce because it will effect the children. It’s okay to move on. In fact, many people expect their ex’s to move on and have sex, as well as, meaningful relationships.

The only thing that you need to be worried about when it comes to sexually relationships and divorce is that you should never get back with your ex. If this is a person who would hurt you so much and leave you, why would you ever go back just so they can get some. It’s not helping you with the divorce and it’s not helping the kids, if there are any. When you hook back up with an ex, it confuses people. Women think that they want to get back, and some times the sex is just sex. It doesn’t mean anything. If you start seeing your ex again, you will find that the children will be just as confused. They may have false hope of you two getting back together. This can be devastating to the children.

Next, when considering having sex again after a divorce you have to ask yourself why you want to. Do you just feel lonely, is it a hormone thing, or do you really care about them. If it is more than just loneliness or hormone and you truly care then you will be more inclined to talk about the sex before taking the leap. You want to make sure that this is not something that will cause you immediate hurt. Love has risks, but you want to make sure that you don’t turn your back and find out that everything was a lie. You don’t want to be taken advantage of. You need to make sure that you are not in the relationship to hide who you really are or to keep a safe distance from love. You do not want to be with someone who you don’t care about so you know that your heart doesn’t get broken.

Another thing to keep in mind is that every man is different. You should not think about how they will hurt you because that’s what the others did. If you make your present interest suffer because of what happened in past relationships you are condemning the relationship. It’s okay to trust again and to love again. There are risks, but that’s the thing about love. It’s worth the risks.

If you plan on engaging in sexual intercourse with another after a divorce, make sure that it is something that you want. Make sure that you can live with the decision and that you are responsible. Today, you need to take the proper precautions, not only with your feelings, but with your health. You need to make sure that you use protection from STD’S and pregnancy.

When you move onto another relationship, erase the slate. Don’t bring up your past a lot. Don’t compare your actions with them to how you were with others. If things are right they will work out. Don’t look at your life as a system. Love is one of the most mysterious feelings. It’s hard to describe it, and it’s hard to tell why things happen. You never know when you are going to fall in love and fall out of love. If you take things slow and let things take their own course, you will find that love will find you. You will be very happy.

Don’t let your divorce hold you back from having a good relationship.

Finding a College Scholarship for a Single Mother

Published by admin on February 10, 2008

Women dream of having a happy and fulfilled family life. But sometimes reality can really hurt, and the fairy tale world ends with a snap of a finger. And very soon, you’ll find yourself raising your kids alone without the help of your husband. Supporting a family with kids is tough, especially if you’re a single mom. And the best way to be able to give your kids a decent life is to finish college, and land a good job.

Being a single mother can be very hard. You would have to do everything yourself; work hard, attend to your kids needs, and attend college classes. Oftentimes, you will have difficulty in handling your finances. And attending college requires a certain sum of money. Here is where a college scholarship will come in handy.

Different universities offer college scholarships for single moms; all you have to do is to find the right university which could help you in that aspect. The internet is also a good source of universities and institutions which offer such scholarships. Finding these universities/institutions requires a bit of your time, but it’s quite worthy in the end.

Some single mothers will often think that it’s the end of the world, but it is not so; though you may have many problems, getting your way through college is still very much important. At least, after you graduate, you can look for a high-paying job.

Almost any scholarship grant has pre-set standards. If you can pass these standards, you will eventually get money for college free. You don’t need to pay back because it’s not considered as a debt. These grants are often paid for by the government and other private organizations. The money that you will receive can be used to pay for tuition fees and other university fees.

How will you start your search? Well, you can start by asking for information from your state department for college/higher education, local library, financial aid departments, and guidance counselors. You can also ask your employer (if you’re presently employed) and some of your friends.

You can choose from many deals, and beware of scams for there are a great many who want to victimize you. Check all possible scholarship deals that you may encounter, know the qualifications required like transcripts, recommendation letters, essays, and other important papers which can prove your eligibility.

Applying for a college scholarship is just like applying for a job. So make yourself presentable, and get all your important papers in proper order. There are times when you may have second thoughts about going back to college, but your future lies in your bare hands. Talk with family and friends who can provide you with your needed support as you go through this stage; ask for advice and finally, arrive at a decision.

If you think, you can pull it through to college, with a family and work to manage, don’t waste your chance. College scholarships are free, so why not just do it.

Some of the college scholarships for single mothers are Women’s Opportunity Award and the Raise the Nation Scholarship. Resources for college scholarships are not hard to find. Prepare for your kids’ future and look for scholarship which can support your college needs. The job that you’ve wanted to have is just within your arms reach.


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