Two-thirds of single parents feel that their break after “grow up” is authentic, with an additional 82% feeling that their best days are still ahead. According to new research.
Polls of 1,000 single mothers and 1,000 single dads revealed that many people were unsure of what was in store after their relationship with other parents of their children was over.
Two-thirds of single parents reported breaks after “grow-up” or periods of time when true self was revealed. Important signs of growth include being confident in who you are (57%), feeling better about yourself than ever (52%), or accepting who you are (51%) in the end.
Going it a step further, another 77% experienced a time when “growth” or priorities were in their vision and their mindset changed. These respondents evolved into a more mature version of themselves (57%), leaving their old self in the past (51%) or leaving their old grey or negative feelings (49%).
In fact, another 70% believe their relationship with themselves improved when they became single parents.
Talker Research has been running it on behalf of the Mixthe research examines how single parents embrace life and reinvents what the next chapter holds.
Single parents are attracting more potential partners
Over half (54%) have found themselves closer to other singles and potential dates since becoming single parents.
Maturity (55%), ability to show care and attention (54%) and responsibility (54%) are “instant turn-ons” in the top three for single parents. The good news is that the same three attributes find the most appealing responses about themselves.
“The study confirms that single parents aren’t just adapting. They’re being promoted,” said Rachel Diert, chief dating expert. “The combination of personal growth and increased self-awareness creates magnetic attraction.”
These evolutionary periods did not occur overnight. The average single parent went through 11 months of self-reclassification before returning to the dating scene.
Learning how to adapt to your own (42%) (42%), taking better care of yourself (39%), and prioritizing your own needs (35%) (35%) are just a few of the steps you took before you were ready to return to the dating world.
Almost half of those surveyed (49%) found themselves more likely to date themselves now than they were single parents.
Many people are more likely to want what is desirable in the fact that they are more confident, despite mental improvement (43%) and emotional health (42%) being the biggest factors.
A third of men (33%) even believe it is because they are physically healthy.
Beyond dating, respondents discovered that other aspects of their lives evolved after becoming single parents.
Beyond romance: rising friendship, hobbies and self-care
Two in five (41%) (41%) spent more time with family and friends, but dads were more likely to focus on fitness than moms (35%) or return to older hobbies that other parents of their children didn’t like (24%).
Meanwhile, single mothers prioritize self-care (41%) and try new things like new foods and lessons (28%).
“We see single parents prioritizing themselves in healthy, transformative ways,” Dealto said. “This is not selfish. It’s strategic self-investment that benefits both parents and children.”
Single Parent’s is turned on quickly by someone…
- Mature – 55%
- Can show care and attention – 54%
- Responsible – 54%
- Confident – 51%
- Patience – 48%
- Self-sufficient – 42%
- I’m satisfied with my sexuality – 33%
- Emotionally vulnerable – 23%
Research method:
The Talker survey looked at 1,000 single mothers and 1,000 single dads. The investigation was commissioned by Mix Managed and implemented online by Talker Research December 3rd and December 13th, 2024.
