ABSTRACT
This study aimed to take a look at how far Adversity Quotient and Patience on firm single mother in facing difficulties in life.The method of data collection used in-depth interview and observation. There are six single mothers involved as the subjects of this study (divorcee and widow single mother). The result of this study shows that Adversity Quotient and Patience give positive contribution toward toughness single mother in facing difficulties in life. As for distinguishing adversity quotient between divorcee single mother and widow single mother is the endurance dimension, in which, divorcee single mother has better endurance than widow single mother does. Conversely, on patience, the self-control of widow single mother is better than divorcee single mother does.