8 New Year’s Dating Resolutions Every Single Mom Should Make for 2025
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As a single mom, setting intentional dating goals can help you approach the new year with confidence and clarity. If you’re ready to bring more joy and self-worth into dating, these resolutions are for you! Here are 8 resolutions, each with examples, to make 2025 your most fulfilling dating year yet.
1. Put Self-Care First
Before you date, make it a habit to prioritize your own needs. Even small routines like a daily skincare ritual, a few minutes of meditation, or a weekly bubble bath can remind you that you’re worth the extra love.
Example: Start a Sunday “Me Day” ritual where you do a face mask, light a candle, and set aside 30 minutes to journal or read a book. This gives you something to look forward to and keeps your cup full before giving to others.
2. Set Boundaries That Keep You Balanced
Decide in advance what works for you in dating, parenting, and work—and be proud to protect that balance. From keeping consistent bedtimes to scheduling specific “me” time, boundaries are the ultimate self-care.
Example: Set a firm “no texting after 9 p.m.” rule, both for you and anyone you’re dating. This boundary lets you unwind, focus on quality sleep, and ensures that dating doesn’t interrupt your evening self-care.
3. Ditch the “Perfect Partner” Checklist
Instead of looking for someone who checks off every box, focus on how someone makes you feel and if their values align with yours. Qualities like kindness, understanding, and respect go much further in building a deep connection than any specific “type.”
Example: Swap out the checklist for a “Values List.” Write down 5 core values that matter to you (like honesty, empathy, humor), and focus on whether potential dates show these qualities instead of trying to match an ideal type.
4. Be Real About Your Needs Early On
Honest communication from the start is a foundation for trust and understanding. Don’t shy away from being upfront about what matters to you. When you’re open about your values, dating becomes easier and feels authentic rather than forced.
Example: In the first few conversations with someone new, casually share your priorities, like, “I have a five-year-old who’s my world, and I love carving out time for my own growth, too.” This kind of statement lets them know your values up front.
5. Make Time for Dating Without Guilt
Dating doesn’t take away from your role as a mom—instead, it lets you recharge and explore another side of yourself. Remember, finding happiness for yourself benefits everyone, including your kids.
Example: Commit to one night a month as your designated “date night” (even if it’s just coffee!). Schedule a sitter or swap babysitting with another single mom friend. Knowing you have that time set aside helps ease guilt and lets you focus on having fun.
6. Enjoy the Journey (Without Rushing)
As a single mom, it can be tempting to jump into relationships quickly. But taking things slow gives you both time to see if a connection really works. Enjoy the excitement of getting to know someone without putting pressure on what it could become.
Example: Try a “three-date rule” before you consider someone for a more serious relationship. This rule helps you slow down and really assess if they align with your goals and energy.
7. Surround Yourself with Support
Having friends or a support group of other single moms who understand can make dating less daunting. When you’re supported by people who “get it,” dating becomes lighter, more fun, and way less stressful.
Example: Start a monthly coffee meetup or Zoom call with a few trusted friends who also want to discuss dating. It’s a safe space to share wins and challenges and to get advice without judgment.
8. Honor Your Worth—Every Single Day
You deserve a partner who respects, values, and celebrates you. Recognize what you bring to a relationship, and don’t settle for anything less than what aligns with your worth.
Example: Write yourself a note on your phone or sticky note that says, “I am worthy of love and respect.” Read it whenever you feel self-doubt creeping in or need a reminder of the standard you’re setting in your relationships.
Ready to Start Dating in 2025?
With these resolutions, dating can be a beautiful journey of self-discovery, confidence, and joy. If you’re ready for more support in making this your year, check out our Empowered Glow Up Series! It’s designed to help single moms like you build confidence, set boundaries, and approach dating with clarity and self-love.