> Since I was a little girl, I’ve dreamed of falling in love and having a family of my own. & > I was raised by a single mom and I really want to have kids wi

> Since I was a little girl, I’ve dreamed of falling in love and having a family of my own. & > I was raised by a single mom and I really want to have kids with a man I love, not do it on my own. My sincere suggestion is to drop the "falling in love" requirement. Almost ~60 years on this rock and I've to the conclusion that "I really like him/her" is by far the sounder foundation for lasting love than "I am in love with him/her". Love is a flower that grows from the ground of intimate friendship. (Also, don't look for Dad.) p.s. Your post inspired the idea of "Date HN: Who wants to date?"