Walking the few blocks home, I wonder if it’s time to get back in the game again, the dating game. I mean, I’m definitely open to the idea of meeting someone even though I’m just watching from the sidelines.

As a parent, once our child is born our protective instincts kick into a whole new gear. This also included my BS meter. Once I started to toy with the idea of dating (joining sites, reaching out to friends, using social media to explore options), I soon realized I didn’t have time for petty games, the witty banter back and forth, and hours of texting and talking on the phone.