Most single parents report post-break up 'glow up'

Two-thirds of single parents say the post-break up “glow up” is real and another 82% feel like their best days are still ahead of them, according to new research.

Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Stir, a poll of 1,000 single moms and 1,000 single dads revealed that many had no clue what awakenings were in-store following the end of their relationship with their child’s other parent.

Two-thirds of single parents reported a post-break up “glow up,” or period of time where their true self comes to light. Key signs of a glow up include being confident in who you are (57%), feeling better about yourself than ever before (52%) or even finally embracing who you are (51%).

Taking things a step further, another 77% experienced a “grow up,” or a time when priorities come into perspective and mindsets shift. These respondents evolved into a more mature version of themselves (57%), left their old self in the past (51%) or let go of old grudges or negative feelings (49%). In fact, another 70% believe that their relationship with themselves improved when they became a single parent.