Being a single father can be difficult, especially when a man is looking to find a romantic partner. Encourage your dad to take his time and get to know a woman well before beginning a relationship with her. "Single dads who struggle with being alone sometimes rush into serious relationships resolutely ignoring red flags," say Ellie Slott Fisher and Paul D. Halpern, authors of "Dating for Dads." Let your dad know that just because he's single he shouldn't settle for anyone less than he deserves--a woman who loves him unconditionally and helps him feel content and fulfilled.
Step 1
Tell your dad you want to help him find a girlfriend. Choose a quiet place and time that will be free of distractions. Let him know you care about him and want him to be happy. If he tells you he'd prefer to find a girlfriend by himself, honor his wishes.
Step 2
Ask your father what he's looking for in a new girlfriend. Have him list the qualities that are important to him in a partner. For instance, he might want an active girlfriend, someone who likes to travel or a woman who doesn't have children of her own.
Step 3
Help him write a profile for reputable online dating sites. Ask him to write down what's special or unique about him or his life story, says relationship expert Phil McGraw. Because your father will be competing against many other men for the attention of women, he'll need to create a profile that sets him apart from the crowd. Help him to appear as confident, kind, intelligent and intriguing as possible.
Step 4
Take photos of your father with a digital camera and then post them with his profile. Include at least two well-lit shots---a close-up picture and a full-length photo. Ask him to pose naturally and look directly into the camera, advises Studio City, California, photographer Vanie Poyey on the photography website Double Exposure. "What you want to portray is warmth; an inviting smile works best for attracting people online," she says.
Step 5
Assist your father with crafting emails to women he's interested in, screening responses and writing back to women. After he gets his feet wet, he can go it alone, but it'll probably be helpful in the beginning if you help guide him through the process.
Step 6
Encourage your dad to attend speed-dating events. At these get-togethers, attendees typically have a set amount of time to speak with potential romantic partners, often five to seven minutes. At the end of the evening they'll be able to choose which individuals they'd like to ask out on dates.
Step 7
Speak with friends, family members, coworkers and classmates, and let them know your father is available and looking. Often word-of-mouth can yield great results in the dating world.
Step 8
Show your dad support throughout the dating process. He might not meet the woman of his dreams immediately, but with your encouragement and assistance, over time he just might meet Ms. Right.
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