Do your child(ren) support and encourage the idea of you dating?

If you answered YES

If you answered YES, you have open dialogue with your child(ren) about your desire to have a love all your own and you keep them in the loop of any potential long term relationships.

If you answered NO

If you answered NO, try opening up to your child(ren). Share your feelings with them. They want the best for you and they want you to be happy.

(a) Have frequent talks about the beauty of love and companionship. (b) Reinforce the truth that you have an abundance of love to give and your love for them will never change because of your love for someone else. (c) Show them how important they are by relating to them in a non judgmental way.