The great thing about dating another single parent is that they know what it's like to go through the challenges of parenting alone. I do suggest, however, you spare them your marriage or divorce horror stories until a relationship has been a little bit established. There's nothing like scaring off a date more than letting them know how you've suffered or what a jerk your ex is...that is a dating NO-NO for sure! However, dating someone with children is comforting. Sometimes it is important after a loss to spend some time alone, and build up the relationship with yourself and your children.