Search Results: dating a woman with children

I’m 23, but people often think I’m 18 or 19. I get why. My face, my body, and how I behave

I don’t mind having a young-looking face, but my body makes me feel like a child. I’m thin (though I have a bit more fat now, so I look “more like a woman”), small waist, medium butt for my weight, and small boobs. I’m petite but not short, I’m 5'5

I’m also not sexy at all. I know I’m not hot. Nothing about how I move, talk, or act feels “sexy"

I also behave younger. The way I speak and my mannerisms, like sitting with my legs swinging if they don’t reach the floor, probably add to that. So I can’t fully blame my appearance

I don’t think I’m ugly; I think I’m pretty (not gorgeous or hot, just pretty). But I don’t feel very “womanly”

I’m not into casual dating or sleeping around. I’ve only been with one guy, and I don’t see more than one person at a time

I just feel like most guys won't take me seriously. The way I approach dating feels kind of “childish”

Could guys keep up? I don’t like bars or alcohol. I prefer coffee shops. And I wouldn’t sleep with anyone until a lot of months have passed

There’s nothing wrong with that, I know, but I can’t help thinking guys see me as not mature enough because of all these things

I'm a mommy of a 4-year old with shared custody. 50/50. Half the month he has her, the other half me. Which is actually very convenient. Is having a kid a deal breaker? I added a poll to this.

I am trying to collect data on what kinds of people this happens to. I'd really appreciate you sharing any short or long details about your demographic/ personality/how you were brought up/dating experiences.

I don't know if I am just hyper aware of how people are, but I feel like often people already know very early on if a man or woman is full of crap or not, and I don't ignore red flags like some people do. Maybe not in 5 minutes but after a full 12 hours of conversation, I think it is about as clear as day, at least for me. I know some people actually "try" to believe lies are the truth, and then it becomes truth in their minds. Sometimes it is because of loneliness. Sometimes it is because the words sound so sweet. Sometimes the person is just so physically attractive. I am wondering in how many scenarios there are where adults genuinely had no clue until way later.

I feel like this might happen more for introverts, maybe only children, people who lack dating experience, and basically people who do not interact as much. Then again, I could be wrong. Maybe some extroverts are too friendly and see the best in too many people.

Just looking for honest stories/experiences. No judgment here.