I am 28, and a single mother of a 4 year old. My boyfriend is 47 and has never had kids. We care for and love each other a lot. The problem is he doesn't know what he's ready for, and for that matter neither do I. If it wasn't for my daughter we would both be fine without knowing where this relationship is going and finding out along the way. My concern is for my daughter, she is too young to get her heart broken. This is the first man I've brought into her life. I don't know what I'm doing dating while having a child. Is there any advice you can give me? I really love this man and want him in my life forever.
--Is It Worth It?

Is It Worth It?,
No matter how old your daughter is, if you're pursuing a relationship, you will always have to go through the dating stage. You have obviously gotten to the point where you have developed strong feelings for each other. It would seem a shame to let something like this go just because it might not work out.

You can never know what's in store in a relationship. Shielding yourself or any person from potential hurt almost guarantees some degree of unintentional pain. You don't stop driving because of the possibility of being in a fatal car accident. If you did stop using transportation, you'd miss out on the opportunity to view what's in the distance.

The best example you can set for your daughter is to make educated decisions about your life. Weigh the pros and cons and come to a conclusion. If something goes awry with your plan, explain to her the ups and downs of life and help comfort her through it. Everyone experiences sorrow. However, the worst kind of sadness is regret.

With Love,

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