Feeling guilty for wanting to date as a single mom

Hi All,

I have been wanting to date, but am feeling guilty about wanting to date. I am a single mom to a toddler and I’m not even sure about how to go about dating? In the past, I have met some cool people on dating apps, prior to me being a mother and before being engaged ( I ended the engagement with my child’s father last year due to abuse). So, why do I feel guilty? Any other mothers felt this way? I want to try dating apps again, but I am scared bc it’s so many men on there just looking to hook up. Any advice?

Thanks