Dating Sites for Single Parents

Creating a profile on dating sites for single parents can be a first step toward finding a partner who knows what it's like to have a young human in the mix. However, deciding which one to go with can feel overwhelming due to the sheer number of online dating sites available.

Some singles wish to explore dating sites that cater specifically to single moms or they're looking specifically for a single fathers dating site. Both can be a good way to find a future partner, as can using a site that is for both single mothers and fathers. Here are a few options that exist.

1

SingleParentMatch

SingleParentMatch has been in business since 2001 and calls itself "the world's first and best dating site for single mothers and fathers." Some unique features of this site include single-parent date ideas, forums, online chat, and relevant news.

When creating a standard profile, this dating site for single parents enables users to add both public and private photos, search for people, and send winks. Paying for a premium membership provides access to additional features, which include:

  • Sending messages
  • Chatting online
  • More photo and profile security options
  • Being able to use filters for a more refined search
2

SingleParentMeet

SingleParentMeet boasts thousands of active users each day. With this dating site, users can search for other single parents of the same or opposite sex.

Creating a profile is free with an email address and a few basic details. It also uses an optional token system that provides extra features, such as allowing members to call or text one another without revealing personal contact information.

3

Stir

Stir is a single parent dating app with a 4.2-star rating in the Apple App Store after almost 32,000 reviews. It matches users based on how they answer certain questions about their personality and preferences.

Through the Stir app, users can start conversations with other single parents that capture their interest. They can also add more information to their profile with the help of topics, which are statements they can provide answers to.

Examples of topics that can be answered include the user's favorite traditions with their kids or how they prefer to spend their free time. This app also offers the ability to share one's schedule, which can help plan a date when the kids are with the other parent or otherwise preoccupied.

4

Plenty of Fish

Plenty of Fish is a free dating site for singles worldwide. Also referred to as POF for short, this site is available in over 20 countries, and users can access it in 11 different languages.

While it doesn't solely cater to single parents, after polling its users, Plenty of Fish found that 44% of the site's female users were single mothers. On top of that, single moms using POF were able to find a partner 10% faster than the average user.

To specifically search for other single parents, use the "interests" field to enter "single parents" as a search parameter. The site also has a paid membership option that blocks ads and provides the ability to see if messages are read or deleted.

5

eHarmony

eHarmony shares several statistics on its website. For instance, based on a survey of 1,300 respondents, it reports that is "the #1 trusted dating app." According to a different survey of 1,616 singles, it is also said to have the "highest quality dating pool."

An initial questionnaire asks users questions regarding their jobs, salary, religion, and many other characteristics and attributes. eHarmony then uses a proprietary algorithm to provide matches based on potential compatibility with other users, using compatibility features of successful relationships to define the metrics.

While this dating site also isn't dedicated to only single parents, users can emphasize the importance of certain aspects of their potential mate, such as whether they too have children and/or want more. A basic membership is free.

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  1. SingleParentMatch. Home page.

  2. SingleParentMeet. About single parents and dating.

  3. App Store Preview. Stir - Single parent dating.

  4. Plenty of Fish. About POF.

  5. Plenty of Fish. Study: Single mothers find partners faster.

  6. eHarmony. Home page.

By Jennifer Wolf
Jennifer Wolf is a PCI Certified Parent Coach and a strong advocate for single moms and dads.