Single Parents and Dating????

That's exactly how I saw it too, and I love your use of the word Bondage, because in effect that is exactly what she was accusing me of. NOT at all what I thought it was, and so remotely from my mind that I had to stop. I have never had anyone accuse my of being controling before... Even my ex wife never saw me controling. Well at least not in any of the many arguments that we had.
The more I read what others have to say, the more I am leaning towards agreeing with you, Alikat... Maybe I just haven't found the right person yet. If that is true, then what do I do to deal with the feelings of lonelyness? I will admit I am a serial manogamist. I have spent very little time alone in my life, and HATE sleeping alone. I know I can handle it for a few months... and refuse to date until my daughter is completely settled... but what do you do when you are the type of person who, and I hate to say this, has a NEED to be in a relationship? I would love to hear from other single parents out there who have dealt with this... please don't suggest chocolate. I work out enough as it is, if I delve any deeper into my chocoholic problem, I would have to find other ways to work it off....