@Sweetiecristina That would be the only exception. But let's face it... this is rarely the case. Most single moms became single moms by choice (or a series of choices), rather than accident.
It has nothing to do with the kids, but everything to do with the woman, and how she ended up where she is. And if not anything else, a chronical tendency to make shitty decisions.
A good friend of mine had 2 children to her partner. They were great together until the second child. The man started becoming obsessed and jealous of the children; so he started bashing my friend on a daily basis. The day she left was the day he threw her down the stairs with the baby attached to her in a carrier. So no! I don't think the only exception should be if a man died. I wouldn't stay in an abusive relationship either!
We don't set the criteria from which women pick out male partners. Women do.
And they're pretty consistent criteria, regardless of which woman. Women have a collective disease for seeking out the worst possible men, and steamrolling the good men.
YOU pick your partners. YOUR right, YOUR choice, YOUR responsibility. And every choice in life, no matter how big or how small, has consequences. Choose wisely.
I agree! I just love how men have this crazy belief that a woman is their prize or their property. Like you wouldn't date a woman with kids, but if you had kids and became single; I bet your bottom dollar that you'd expect to find a relationship then. Your right, right? But hey! It's the mans fault for being single. His right, his choice, his responsibility. 🙂 In saying this! I don't believe that men should EVER feel morally obligated to date a woman with children. Ever.
I'm sorry but this is such a sad and unfortunate way of looking at the situation. Tell that to an innocent little boy or girl who just wants to feel safe and loved.
Not the child her. Chances are she tried her best to rip her man off all his $$ during the divorce (if they were married)... she probably is expecting a man to come by and financially support her and basically help her raise her kids while making you the second wheel.
Everyone can make mistakes, both men and women. Hopefully things were learned so there is a betterment of the person. Everyone deserves another chance at happiness.
@jpmoore89 having been there, that so called innocent little boy or girl can be the spun from hell. Especially if, baby daddy is in the picture even if it is sporadic. .
Even if the kid or kids are ok, mom almost always has single mom issues. Been there done that, unless the kids are in college or working and supporting themselves. No thanks, to dating a single mom.
@jpmoore89 lucky you, but you are in the minority. Most guys have had similar experiences to what I have, that is why most men that have dated a few single moms chose not to date single moms again.
@jpmoore89 They are damaged goods. No avoiding it. Single mothers cannot acct that their SMV plummets when they have kids. And men who choose not to date/marry them aren't wrong.
@Marinepilot Women will refuse to date men for pathetically small reasons. Meanwhile a single mom who carriers huge baggage and burden expects good men to support her and the child. Do you ever hear of successful men dating single moms living in flats? No.
@jpmoore89 C'est la vie ! I cannot accept children from another man. I stand by EVERYTHING I've said. In my mind I'm right. If that makes me a bad person, so be it. I really don't give a shit !
Damaged goods. Lol. Let's just hope you don't have children and your relationship falls apart. I then assume you don't deserve to be happy, because you'll be (in your own words) "Damaged Goods". 🙂
The damaged goods part is you being stuck with a kid. If i don't have kid how will i be damaged goods. Also even if I did women always win custody over kids so... lol...
I say stuck... no one should leave a kid or anything. But single mums are known for being a bit... crazy/bitter when their ''amazing husband'' ran off. I feel bad for them but most cases it comes down to them picking scummy men.
@jpmoore89 Not my children, not my concern. Some men can love children who aren't theirs and some can't. Does that make me a bad person? Many on this board think so, Frankly, I could care less what they think. I can feel anyway I choose. I'm not going to ever get romantically involved with a single mother ever again. It's a fool's errand.
@Marinepilot The funny thing is I really doubt any woman would date a man with a child. There are just as many women who think the same thing if not more because they often see men as the provider not the care taker.
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Maybe too young for this right now but when I would not have the choice àt 50 Yo certainly
No. I don't mind kids. I'm worried that, unless the father has actually died, the mother is a Queen of Bad Decisions.
Queen of Bad Decisions - that's harsh.
I wouldn't date a guy with kids.
Yes, I have a kid too and I know how she feels.
Did, married her, adopting her son.
Why would I play another mans saved game?
Lame
Oh really?
Chad Thundercock gets to have all the fun, and I'm stuck with the bill?
Thanks, but no thanks.
If she had any worth as a potential wife/mother, she wouldn't be a single mom in the first place.
What if the father died?
so you can get a higher score, and faster, starting a new game and making progress will take too much
@Sweetiecristina
That would be the only exception.
But let's face it... this is rarely the case.
Most single moms became single moms by choice (or a series of choices), rather than accident.
It has nothing to do with the kids, but everything to do with the woman, and how she ended up where she is.
And if not anything else, a chronical tendency to make shitty decisions.
A good friend of mine had 2 children to her partner. They were great together until the second child. The man started becoming obsessed and jealous of the children; so he started bashing my friend on a daily basis. The day she left was the day he threw her down the stairs with the baby attached to her in a carrier. So no! I don't think the only exception should be if a man died. I wouldn't stay in an abusive relationship either!
I agree, she shouldn't.
But that doesn't oblige me to date her.
She should have picked a better man from the beginning.
Wow. Lol. Well maybe if you 'men' wouldn't change into psychotic crazies than we could pick a good one. Lol
We don't set the criteria from which women pick out male partners.
Women do.
And they're pretty consistent criteria, regardless of which woman.
Women have a collective disease for seeking out the worst possible men, and steamrolling the good men.
YOU pick your partners.
YOUR right, YOUR choice, YOUR responsibility.
And every choice in life, no matter how big or how small, has consequences.
Choose wisely.
I agree! I just love how men have this crazy belief that a woman is their prize or their property.
Like you wouldn't date a woman with kids, but if you had kids and became single; I bet your bottom dollar that you'd expect to find a relationship then. Your right, right? But hey! It's the mans fault for being single. His right, his choice, his responsibility. 🙂 In saying this! I don't believe that men should EVER feel morally obligated to date a woman with children. Ever.
Prize?
I think you value yourself too highly.
Another pretty common disease.
Prized possession * lol. I value MYSELF too highly? 😂😂😂
A reflection of yourself.
Whatever.
I'm not here for the kicks of entering flame-wars with kids.
Who cares. You're what, 44? I don't think you'll be missed. Adios.
Yes, i would date a Single mother with children.
No because I don't want kids
I would date a guy with 1 or 2 kids. Absolutely
You are a good and honorable woman
Still doesn't answer the OP's question. She asked would you date a woman with children, not would you date a guy with children.
@llorando I would, yes.
@llorando hahaha to that I'd say no 😂
Why, because you only date women without children :P?
@llorando naturally lol
@jpmoore89 well thank you 😘
No. Too much drama or potential for drama.
If things work well between us why not?
Definitely not my first choice. So probably not.
Never.
Not at this point in my life.
No, I couldn't live with that
Not for me. I want my own family.
''Damaged goods''
I'm sorry but this is such a sad and unfortunate way of looking at the situation. Tell that to an innocent little boy or girl who just wants to feel safe and loved.
Agree JPmoore. If anything is damaged goods; it's this guys brain and morals. Lol
Not the child her. Chances are she tried her best to rip her man off all his $$ during the divorce (if they were married)... she probably is expecting a man to come by and financially support her and basically help her raise her kids while making you the second wheel.
The ''damaged goods'' was a bit of a joke i've seen around on this forum and others. Some women with children are fine but a lot.. i dunno...
Everyone can make mistakes, both men and women. Hopefully things were learned so there is a betterment of the person. Everyone deserves another chance at happiness.
@jpmoore89 having been there, that so called innocent little boy or girl can be the spun from hell. Especially if, baby daddy is in the picture even if it is sporadic.
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Even if the kid or kids are ok, mom almost always has single mom issues. Been there done that, unless the kids are in college or working and supporting themselves. No thanks, to dating a single mom.
@Hal2002 You act as if every situation is the same. Its not. I too dated a single mom and it was nothing like what you describe.
@jpmoore89 lucky you, but you are in the minority. Most guys have had similar experiences to what I have, that is why most men that have dated a few single moms chose not to date single moms again.
@jpmoore89 They are damaged goods. No avoiding it. Single mothers
cannot acct that their SMV plummets when they have kids. And men who
choose not to date/marry them aren't wrong.
@Marinepilot Women will refuse to date men for pathetically small reasons. Meanwhile a single mom who carriers huge baggage and burden expects good men to support her and the child. Do you ever hear of successful men dating single moms living in flats? No.
@jpmoore89 C'est la vie ! I cannot accept children from another man. I stand by EVERYTHING I've said. In my mind I'm right. If that makes me a bad person, so be it. I really don't give a shit !
Damaged goods. Lol. Let's just hope you don't have children and your relationship falls apart. I then assume you don't deserve to be happy, because you'll be (in your own words) "Damaged Goods". 🙂
To most guys you are damaged and used.
Agreed.
The damaged goods part is you being stuck with a kid. If i don't have kid how will i be damaged goods. Also even if I did women always win custody over kids so... lol...
I say stuck... no one should leave a kid or anything. But single mums are known for being a bit... crazy/bitter when their ''amazing husband'' ran off. I feel bad for them but most cases it comes down to them picking scummy men.
@jpmoore89 Not my children, not my concern. Some men can love children who aren't theirs and some can't. Does that make me a bad person? Many on this board think so, Frankly, I could care less what they think. I can feel anyway I choose. I'm not going to ever get romantically involved with a single mother ever again. It's a fool's errand.
@Marinepilot The funny thing is I really doubt any woman would date a man with a child. There are just as many women who think the same thing if not more because they often see men as the provider not the care taker.
That's true.
Like you would really know little boy , Now you go be cucked with your girl by the bad boy.
@jpmoore89 Not my circus, Not my monkey,
I personally wouldn't.
I'm going to give you a short answer here: nope.
if they are out of the house yes.
lol that's a pretty older woman if the kids gotta be out the house
@WriterAndPainter i like it older.
Mine will be out in about five years give me a call LOL just kidding.