Sex and Relationships

Is my past a problem?

I have just met a great girl who I really like.

I went out on our second date on Wednesday and told her that I was split from my wife for the last 9 months and that I had a son who is 3 years old.

Even though she seemed a little worried about this she said that it was fine as "everyone has a past".

We arranged to go out Sunday for another drink but I have tried to call her twice and txt her but no response.

What can I say to her to make her underrstand that I dont want to be with my ex and that even though my son is everything to me I do want to move on? Help!

Well done for getting out and dating again, it can't be easy when you have a little boy to think about.

I also admire your honesty when talking about your past, because it's always important to be upfront and to be yourself when trying to find a prospective new partner. Sometimes this honesty is welcomed and sometimes it can have the opposite effect.

I'm afraid to say it but I think your past may have been a little too much for this woman to deal with.

You sound like a good, honest man and there are plenty of lovely, understanding ladies out there who would love to meet a single caring father like yourself. So just because one woman has bolted doesn't mean we all will.

Everyone comes with baggage in some form or another as we get older, and if this woman couldn't deal with it then she wasn't the right woman for you. It was only a second date after all, so just put this 'bad date' down to experience and move on.

Finally, Good news! Did you know that single men with children are more likely to form new lasting relationships than single mothers?

Happy hunting!