Single mothers in the movies: Romantic life on-screen

The idea of dating a single mum is nothing new – after all, there’s no reason anyone shouldn’t give “life” a second chance and return to the dating scene. Many people are often scared of making the move. They worry about what others will say, how their kids will react and how they would cope with a situation where they ended up meeting another “wrong” person. Of course, there are hundreds of things playing on someone’s mind, but there’s always hope for finding true love again. 

Returning to the dating scene through online dating sites may be the best way to get things started, particularly as meeting new people when parenting is often not easily done. It is a safe option to consider for those not ready to meet a mate through friends, and there’s even scope for a quick “mom hookup“ to help decide if they’re really ready for dating. But besides checking dating sites and resorting to chat rooms to win back their lost confidence, single mothers can always look to the movies for inspiration.

There are a surprising number of flicks featuring a young parent with a kid grappling with everything happening around her. Those situations can be quite relatable, and might even give some a clues for how to manage love and personal life better (if not, there’ll at least be some entertainment close to home). Here are some movies to consider.

Home Again

Anyone recently separated from their husband and trying to get the hang of things should watch this movie. It shows how a 40-year-old mother of two beautiful daughters meets three young filmmakers and falls for one of them. It gets off to a great start, but everything comes crashing down when her ex-husband shows up again. Those on a dating site looking for a new partner but worried about the idea of bumping into their ex again might find Home Again gives some insight on how to handle everything.

The Secret Sex Life of a Single Mom

Those who are all for hookups but feeling reluctant to try online dating sites, this is the perfect movie to watch. They will love exactly how the protagonist, played by Ashley Jones, manages to find sexual liberation with the help of online dating. It tackles mature topics and is not your everyday romantic flick – but that’s the great thing about Hollywood: viewers can find movies tackling the same subject from different perspectives. Overall, this one’s a thought-provoking movie with lots of “drama’ and a fair share of surprises.

The Single Moms Club

For those feeling alone after a divorce, why not form a support group with other like-minded women? Dating sites can surely help with making connections with new people, but this movie is a great watch for inspiration. It shows how five struggling single mothers form a support group and find laughter and courage in their new sisterhood. The story is interesting and offers good support to women who are going through the same situations. The plot might be a bit predictable, but it will still be a touching experience, especially watching the confrontations between the mother and child. 

Sex and the Single Mom

Some casual sex can surely take one’s mind off a less than perfect personal life, and online dating sites can play a role here by helping people find partners privately and securely. Of course, it’s not for everyone, and safety is key, but those who are intrigued but have never tried it should know that it is possible, and that is exactly what they’ll find in this movie. The story deals with a single mother who ends up becoming pregnant after a casual hookup with an out-of-town doctor. It gets trickier for her when she learns about her daughter’s burgeoning sexuality. The movie tackles a serious topic but is amazingly real and highlights the true hardships of being a single mom with a teen daughter.

God Bless the Broken Road

This is the movie to get jaded singles believing in love again by the time the final credits roll. It shows how someone deals with faith and grief while moving forward, highlighting the importance for some people of having a faith community to survive after losing a partner and being left alone to raise the kids. It teaches viewers how to not lose faith while dealing with trials and tribulations, and even for those who are not of the religious persuasion touches on ideas of community and strength in friendship.

Conclusion

Whether returning to dating through online platforms or already part of online dating sites to find hookups after a breakup, singletons can take some comfort in the fact that there is enough inspiration available to keep them motivated. Watching great movies about single parents who overcome the odds while finding new love can do a viewer’s confidence a world of good. Just be sure to pick movies carefully to leave with the right frame of mind and supercharge that search for love!

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