For me my family are my 2 children and my mother. Without them in my life I couldn't imagine. I have had people tell me that I am very picky when it comes to dating someone and I don't think of it that way. I truly believe as a mother first and foremost, I have to be very very selective as to whom I choose to put around my children. It's not just me...I have and always will put them first.
I am looking for a long term/serious relationship but I'm not willing to sacrifice my strong beliefs in God and who I am as an individual and as a mother to get a man.
For the woman who speaks of her children, your family is beautiful and I wish you the best of luck on this site. Although you really don't need it. You have the complete package :o)