Yes, but I'd be very cautious about getting seriously involved with the man. As it says in "Are Women the Stronger Sex", free from obooko, too many single fathers try to get a woman to fall in love with him and marry him so he'll get "free babysitting" (as well as free sex).
Pay particular attention to single men without children and those with children. Men without children often don't even want to get into a relationship, let alone marry and "settle down". But notice how many single men with children are eager to have us move in with them and even marry them. Coincidence? I don't think so.
It's also difficult for a step-mother because they have the responsibility of raising children but they often don't have the authority - such as older children thinking they don't have to listen because: "You're not my mother!" Not to mention the negativity associated with "the evil step-mother". (Have you noticed, however, that there isn't a negative association with step-fathers?)
If the children are young, well-behaved, loving and accepting, etc. and the step-mother and children get along, if the stepmom finds out that her new husband didn't really love her but only pretended to so she'd help him raise the kids, she can't leave because she's grown to love the children. So she's "trapped" in a loveless relationship.
That's why it's important to approach single dads with caution - to prevent possible drama and heartache.
I'm not against it. The one caveat would be that if the kid's other parent is still in the picture, they need to be okay with it. Even if their reason for not wanting me in the picture is ridiculous and wrong, I'm not getting involved I'm not against dating single fathers, but I won't create a problem for the kid by becoming the subject that the parents argue about. Other than that, I'm open to the idea. I love kids anyway.
Since most fathers are not custodial fathers, I think we need to differentiate here between a guy who is a custodial father and one who isn't because his kid (s) will be around a lot more if he's the custodial parent.
The single parent needs to prepare their kid (s) for the fact that there would be someone else in their life besides the child (ren), even if the new partner is good with kids and knows how to integrate them into their life.
baby daddy refers to the father of your own kid and not someone elses. that just makes him a dad but anyway i dont mind if women have kids so really it shouldn't put too many women off if guys have though ofcourse in both cases you have to make allowances
being a single father myself, I must say that whoever I meet only has to accept my kids and I come as a package... that doesn't mean who I meet has to sacrifice their time or money on either myself or my kids... They have their mothers' and if as such who i meet only needs to accept that, one mother i dont get on with nor wish to... the other we buried our differences for teh sake of the kids and now as far as contact with her goes is purely amicable
but i have seen a lot of single mothers out there and the moment they find out i am a single father they dont want to know, i know there are some women out there who aren't bothered as long as the guy is decent and respectful but a fair few are seriously hypocritical
Yes. My primary rules are that the ink needs to be dry for at least a year on any divorce or custody documents for things to settle down, and gives him time to re establish his identity.
Its like a guy with a dog, if his dog or kid loves him and wants to be around him, why shouldn't I? They are the best judges of character.
I dated a father and I do not want to do that again ! for if he and I were dating and his children need something , would he leave me for them while were dating , take me with him and bore me while he is being a father? what if I married a father and we were having sex and he got a call from one of his children ! then would our sex stop so he can take care of his other children? I won't date another dad so I will not have to worry about this happening on my date or honeymoon ! Thanks
I'm 48 I'm raising a grandchild 8 years old I'm in a relationship I only date men that are fathers but no kids at home I already did that n raised 5 step kids N idont date men w teen daughters at home Or newly divorced Tried that b4
I Do Not Date men that have never had children b4 because if your a mom He will never get it My opinion n my experiences
I'd be willing to, but maybe not right now as I'm not necessarily in the most stable financial position of my life :P
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I actually would love to. Figure my current life status. Im doing a PhD in my late 20's and haven't met the one. I look younger than my real age. Yet I do noticed guys that are near me are with women that look nothing like me. I'm on the "cute" side or spectrum. I rarely get a "sexy" hottie tag. That being said to say I am learning to accept it, and Im not a conformist its more my reality. I can count the men I met that are interested in me and dont have babies.
I do not think that I could to be honest. I'm still not sure if I even want kids of my own one day since little children always made me pretty... insecure? Like I just do not have any idea how to react to them.
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Anonymous
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No because especially while still young he might go back to the woman he has the child with. You often hear single fathers in their 20s and so say "it's not out of the question, maybe one day" about getting back with the baby mama. I already don't like it men are still close with exes. No thanks.
My mom was a single mother, I've been that child so why would I ostracize a single father especially if I feel like this is going somewhere?
I don't even like kids but if they already had kids and we were serious I'd at least try.
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Anonymous
(25-29)
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Even if it sounds mean, but only if his wife is dead. If he has a child and is separated, that does not necessarily stand out for his ability to have a healthy relationship.
I'm with a guy who has 2 kids. I've not met them yet. He has them stay with him on alternate weekends and I don't need to see a boyfriend every weekend anyway. :P I do my own thing those weekends. I do see him during the week too though.
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