Dad’s House

Dating & Parenting by a Single Dad

Where Did My Mojo Go?

Posted on October 30th, 2008 | 19 comments

Ever have one of those weeks when everything seems flat? Nothing bad happens, and you’re not depressed. Nothing great happens, and you don’t get excited. Life is good, but you don’t find joy in the everyday things. You know it’s in your power to change your perspective. And all of a sudden, you realize – [...]

Myers-Briggs Love Sexy Personality Type

Posted on October 8th, 2008 | 30 comments

(If you’re one of those ‘mature’ single parents who has sworn off sex, you might just want to skip this post…)
A woman and I met online at Craigslist, then met in real life at a coffee house. From the beginning, the intent was clear: flirt while we got to know each other, then if we’re [...]

Dating Tips for 40-Something Men

Posted on July 15th, 2008 | 31 comments

David Mott is on vacation this week, and guest bloggers have the keys to Dad’s House. The party continues today as Lance from HoneyAndLance.com hangs out at the pool and offers dating advice for 40-something men… (btw – if that brunette is still in the Dad’s House pool when I get home, she can stay [...]

Single Mom Seeking Shares a Child’s View on Dating and Partnership

Posted on July 14th, 2008 | 24 comments

David Mott is on vacation this week, but he left the keys to Dad’s House with some fabulous guest bloggers. Today, Single Mom Seeking’s Rachel Sarah visits the kid’s room…

If my kid had it her way, I’d never have a boyfriend. I’d never go on another date.
My daughter was seven months old when her father [...]

Single Parents are Missing Out on Intimacy

Posted on June 11th, 2008 | 58 comments

As a single dad going it solo (half-time custody) for eight years now, I’ve learned to lead a fulfilling, satisfying life without a partner. But… if you’re a single parent like me and a lot of the bloggers I read, you’re probably missing out on intimacy, sex, adult love.
MsSingleMama recently asked the question, Who Needs [...]

Great First Dates and Horror Stories – CONTEST WINNER

Posted on June 10th, 2008 | 16 comments

The Dad’s House I ROCKED THE HOUSE: First Date Tips and Horror Stories Contest has come to a close. Eighteen self-selecting bloggers submitted entries for a chance to win the $25 Amazon eCard First Prize and $20 eCard Second Prize.
There can only be one true champ (scroll to the bottom for that result). But in [...]

Who Needs Protection? It’s Only a One Night Stand

Posted on June 4th, 2008 | 44 comments

While promoting Mary Pols’s new book, Accidentally on Purpose, SingleMomSeeking’s Rachel Sarah recently blogged about the event that led to Mary’s child:
Then, there’s this one-night stand with an adorable but jobless guy ten years her junior — and, oops, they didn’t use a condom.
Oops? Excuse me, but I think that qualifies for more than an [...]