In the process

[newmama]

Thanks- I took the advice to email instead of text and here is what I just sent:

Helicopter Pilot,
I needed some time to think and reflect and unfortunately, I feel I am in a different place in my life than you.
I don't wish to pursue anything further. You sound like a devoted dad and your son is lucky to have you in his life.
Take care,
Newmama


So I am going to come up with something to tell these guys if I am not "feeling" it. If I am talking on the phone and discover something I don't like, then I will find a way to end the conversation "Oh--my son is upset. I have to go!" Then I will follow up with an email saying something like I don't think we would be compatible.

If the guy asks me to meet I will do something similar or if I have the nerve, tell him right then and there that I don't think we would be compatible.

Like I said, this is 1000% harder than 7 years ago!