To the single dads out there?

[Anonymous]

This question is for any single parent, but specifically in this case, single dads.

What are your thoughts/mindset when it comes to dating? Any rules you go by or list you check off in order to pursue someone? Would you want your potential partner to know about your child and ask about them or would you rather wait to tell them and have them not ask about your child?

Are these typically a staple of most single parents or do they really differ by the person?

**some context: I’ve been talking to this guy for a while now and he has a young daughter, but I’ve never dated someone with a child before and I don’t want to cross any lines. Would asking about the child be too nosy and weird or would not asking about them at all seem like I don’t care?

What would be your opinion?

[Anonymous]

Not a single dad but sorry you couldn’t get any other answers. I think just be yourself and ask him about these things when you go on dates or talk. Irs just best to talk to him. All men and single dads are different then the other. So.

You can ask about what you feel comfortable asking about and just tell him to let you know if he doesn’t want to answer something.

This is why you date is to see if you’re compatible with one another. Either things will work out or they won’t. Just do your best to talk to him and ask questions about things you’re curious about and want to know, and answer his

[SphynxUK]

He sounds like he’s doing alright if he hasn’t spoken about his child.
I don’t either. It’s not important. It’s me who is dating them but my children.
I wouldn’t ask anything unless you are really interested. I would always ask the age, and give a relatable response. I don’t delve any deeper.
You’ll learn more about the child if the two of you end up wanting to be exclusive. Dads (and mums) don’t include kids in the dating/getting to know them stage.