Pros and cons of dating a guy that has a child?

[Anonymous]

I’ve been on a few dates with this guy I genuinely like …. he has a 10 year old daughter so he was a teen dad before pretty much since he’s 29. I’ve personally never dated a guy that has a child which makes me nervous to continue. He asked if I wanted children and I said down the line if I’m married sure. But I refuse to just sleep with anyone and procreate especially at 25.

[normalice]

Pros: he is significanly less likely to be a sociopath. He is slightly more likely to have routines and responsibilities down to a science. He is less likely to object to having children with you, should that be your perogative.

Cons: all the stepmother/stepchild stereotypes did not come out of nowhere. You can try to be a mom but it isn't going to work out that way unless you are very lucky (or they are young). You can try to be a friend but that also isn't going to work. Something in between is the best thing to aim for, but almost certianly their real mother will still be in the picture. You can be rest assured there is no risk of cheating but they might drag their drama out in front of you from time to time. If you're the type to throw a popcorn in the microwave and enjoy the show, fine, but otherwise you may want him to assure some boundaries with her.

[LightOfTruth]

All you can know about a man with a child is that they have a child. Every man is different, trust your gut and look at his outcomes. Life is not so easy and things are never clean cut. Personally, not every divorce happens because the man was the problem. Take your time and look at the little things. As for a man not being able to spend time with you because he has kids is silly. If it’s love he will find it. Good luck and have fun

[Hangry06]

Pros-He will probably be a responsible Dad, you get a daughter without an effort
Cons-You will never come first, meetings with the baby momma, spending money on the daughter, not-so-careful sex

[Ms_Vanderquack]

Pros: you know his dick works

Cons: everything else.

[Asker]

A lot of guys dicks work and they suck lol I wanted legit answers

[Ms_Vanderquack]

Don’t date single parents, it’s never worth it.

[LightOfTruth]

At the ripe old age of 26 just how many single parents have you dated lol. Seems like you have an issue with them. It’s like saying everyone in (insert stereotypes) group is bad. It seems ignorant to make this claim.

[Ms_Vanderquack]

@LightOfTruth … Did this dumbass seriously just suggest that it is a stereotype that single parents are in fact parents?