Melissa Etheridge is getting back on the dating scene

The singer — who split from partner Tammy Lynn Michaels earlier this year — says she’s keen to find herself a new girlfriend.

“You gotta be fearless about these things,” she told People magazine.

“There is no fear when you choose love.

“The more you choose love, the more love is in your life. It gets easier and easier.”

Etheridge — who has been sharing custody of her two youngest children with Michaels — admits it’s been tough being a single parent.

“I have four kids,” Etheridge said. “It’s hard because, of course, it’s easier with two [parents], but you’re a mom and you do what you do.”

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