Email: Dating ground rules [Sz]

It's good to be single, just be careful. Set some ground rules for yourself about dating and observe them. Few of us can be disciplined about iffy situations, so settle them firmly for yourself ahead of time -- and have a backup plan or a support network of friends too. Of course all singles agree that it's better to be in a relationship, or we wouldn't date at all; I think most would say (or will eventually learn) to just take it a day at a time. As far as just rediscovering yourself and unwinding with friends now that you're an empty-nester, well, enjoy those simple pleasures! In the end, all we really have is time, and each other.