When I was “single”, I didn’t really date around much. I was more of a serial monogamist with some occasional overlap. I never really felt comfortable dating around because I always knew if I really liked someone or not and if I really liked someone then there didn’t seem to be much point in seeing someone else.
There was a very brief period where I was between relationships and “saw” a few people at the same time. And you know what? It was kind of fun. It was light and commitment-free and no one was upset by the arrangement.
Lately, I’ve been dating around again and it is delightful. Don’t worry Unknown Papi knows all about it and he’s totally into it too, only because it is “play-dating” around.
We’ve been scheduling semi-regular playdates with different parents and kids and it has been so much fun. Let’s face it, kids should playdate around; it’s good for them and it’s good for the parents.
Here are a few of the benefits of playdating around:
- You can wear the same outfit to different dates and no one will know.
- It keeps things fresh.
- You are allowed to talk about the other parents and kids you are “dating” without anyone’s feelings getting hurt.
- No one minds if you “date” both girls and boys.
- There are no strings attached.
- You don’t depend on any one date too much.
- If the parents get along, but the kids not so much…it’s okay because the opposite might be true on your next date. Swapping works well in this case.
And here I thought my dating days were through.
I never did well with play dates….mostly because I had little tolerance for kids other than my own. I find it’s worse now as a grand ma. Love my grandkids…can do without theri friends! I know, I’m terrible!
You are not terrible, just honest.
Lol. Cute. 🙂
Somehow I found it harder to date parents than date date. Too many moving parts.
It’s all fun – until the momma drama starts within the playgroups…keep an eye out!! 🙂
Oh no! No mama drama. I don’t want any of that.
too funny! play dates are a foreign concept to me, sugar. my boys were so close in age that they entertained each other when they were young which was a good thing when we lived overseas! xoxoxo
Oh they’re only just beginning. Soon there will be soccer, dance lessons, gymnastics and it continues for EVER! I’m glad you’re having fun. It’s so important to be able to get out and about and socialize with other moms when you have little ones.
🙂 I’ve been on my far share of both. Dating is hard whether kids or boys…just hard!
I’m a perpetual dater…it’s the serious one on one that kills me …
I’m so old and out-of-touch. I thought playdates were the servers at the old playboy clubs.
Good one!
Playdates never sounded so fun!
It helps kids develop social skills, and a wider circle of friends.
Some of my best friends came from play dates from when my girl was little. I’m still friends with the parents and my daughter has moved on. Have fun and another bonus is you can tell the same stories and jokes over and over again its fresh material every time.
slut-puppy! 😉
You know what they say…it takes one to know one.
Hilarious!!!