Dating Single Moms Knowledge Base
How do single moms get back into dating? I just feel like I will never be able to date again. It's been a year of being single, so I feel ready. And do decent guys date single moms? Wouldn't they rather date women who don't have kids? I'm 21 and my daughters 2, i really don't want to freak her out or make her start acting up, but i really don't know what to do.
Dating single moms - a good or bad idea? I would like to hear from those men out there who have had (or currently have) experience dating single moms. Is it a good idea to date them? What are the challenges you've faced (besides the obvious - kids coming first etc.)? Would you rather be dating someone without kids? and have you experienced the short end of the stick when their kids are stressing them out? Discuss.
Men, how do you feel about dating single moms? I am 21 and newly single, just got out of a marriage. and have a 10 month old son. i am a little scared about entering the dating life.. but was wondering what guys feel about dating women who are single parents?
Dating single moms? I have a very diverse group of friends and we had a conversation about dating a women with a child, or one that is pregnant. All the white guys said they would never date a woman with a child, while all the black men said they have no problem with it. They claimed that alot of white women with kids turn to dating black men because the white men will not give a single mother the chance. I know this is a stereotype, but can any single moms or males comment on this idea?
Dating single moms? Is it even viable? I am 34 years old guy without kids. I find that every woman (literally) i meet has children. I have gotten used to it to a degree. But the problems always seem so similiar. 1) She wants me to help discipline the child. Any guy dating a single mom knows that his authority over the child pretty much stems from her. If the child runs over her, he tends to avoid bothering disciplining the child himself. This is ESPECIALLY true if the child has reached the age of 10+ years or older. 2) The relationship imbalance. The child by necessity always comes first for the mom. I am pretty sure this is as it should be. But now your asking a guy to put you first, when you cannot put him first. This will lead to angst. 3) What if it doesnt work out? Now you will have to break up with the mom AND the child. This is a tough thing to do. I have dated a few women were i really loved and adored the child. But i couldnt bear the mom! I am at wits end. I should just give up on single moms? I wanna state for the record that i am NOT one of them clingy 24/7 kinda guys. Hell, getting me to call is not that easy :P But, i mean by imbalanced relationship for example. Everything you wanna do the child has to be factored in all the time. me: Hey lets go to the show her: great we can take timmy to see happy feet. me: lets go out to dinner her: sure, lets take timmy to red lobster he loves it there me: lets go on vacation her: can we get a suite so timmy can come me: imma go play paintball this weekend. her: can you take timmy with you? me: imma just stay home and watch tv. her: can me and timmy come over? Do you have any dvds he can watch? me: I gotta get up early her: WHAT? i got a sitter, we HAVE to go out to the bar tonight! (note this is a compilation, that i put up for ease of understanding) Do you see what i mean by imbalance? There has to be a give and take. But in the end, you HAVE to be willing to give so much and the resentment can build quickly. Perhaps i am selfish. I dont THINK so, I try to be reasonable. But in the end of the day, i am old enough to know what will happen in the end, without having to live thru it again. Wow Matts'wife. Either your stalking me (which is viable as i am rather good looking) OR matts not getting it done (else why would you be in the singles dating area) In either event, dont sound so bitter, its unbecoming.
single moms dating single dads? Is better for single moms to date single dads instead of facing possible stereotypes from men w/o kids? Are the chances better for forming a relationship with a single dad or do they just want to play the field with there new freedom.
Dating "single moms" & MONEY??? Now single myself, but with mine being "newly grown," I am pretty much on my own. Simply curious here.... I continue to see all these women posting questions about how men feel about dating single moms. I see all the usual responses. The one I don't understand is this; "I don't want to spend my money raising anybody elses kid?" Hello, guys? That is why the father pays child support. BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY..I always made more than enough money to pay for every single thing my own kid ever had! His step-father never, ever, paid one dime towards my kid. Even way back when we dated, if we went out for dinner, I paid for my own kids meal. Nothing changed when we married. My point? Women make money too. Hello? Sometimes, even a lot! We don't need yours. If you would all just stop thinking that is what we "need" or want from you. Or worse..that we are "plotting" to get yours. Settle down a bit guys! "voice of"-step-parenting Is tough. Guess what? Raising any kid is tough! I would not date a man with a child, unless they were out of the house. So I DO understand. I have seen it work. It worked for me. But it is not easy ! I am not familiar with any law that makes a step-father responsible financially for a step child? "kitten owner"? -Your glowing ignorance shines brightly! First, you may be shocked; I am NOT a feminist. The women may be disapointed in me. (sorry gals) But you can get off that BS! re: the minister's wife...what the hell has that got to do with my ? You are a real classic. You seem awfully sensitive about money! And PLEASE , why torture some foreign woman with your ignorance. Sounds to me like you are looking for someone to abuse. However, we are all for YOU saving your tips and going to a foreign country! Stay there. You and your little "Kitten!" We women here like REAL MEN!!!!!! Your answer had nothing to do with my question! But said a lot about YOU!
Any single moms or guys out there dating single moms with Xmas coming? What do you do? Any single moms secretly dreading christmas? Any single moms or guys out there dating single moms? What do you do? I was married at 19 and until three years ago spent christmas at home with kids and husband. I am now divorced. Although I have gotten used to being alone it is still hard and I tend to get a little depressed during the holidays. I put on the fake happy face and celebrate with the tree and decorations and cookies for the kids, but I'm glad when its all over. I now have a boyfriend of 9 months by christmas. The kids have met him and like him but I'm not sure how to spend the holidays, or what to expect from him. His sister may be visiting him with her husband and kids. Any single moms or guys out there dating single moms? What do you all do?
How do men feel about dating a single mom? I am 22yrs old and I have an 11mth old daughter. I recently graduated from college, and I highly doubt most of the guys in my age group want to date a single mom. My child's father is pretty much out of the picture. Will it be impossible for me to date? Anyone can answer. Thanks!
Guys, do you like dating single moms? Do you like dating single moms (aka milfs) or would you rather not. Even if they have young babies would you still be interested, please i want your opinion!
Single Moms. I have been dating a single Mom for about 6 months but cant stand the child? The woman is sweet caring and intelligent and gorgeous. She has this annoying crying kid with this loser ex of a husband that never worked and basically abused her emotionaly and financially and now I have to clean up this guys mess?? He hasnt paid any child support by the way and you know the kid will tuurn out to be a nightmare when he gets older and basically make my life miserable for eternity. I just dont understand why woman put themselves in these abusive relationships to begin with. They must not give any thought to the possible ramifications later in life. It makes them virtually incapable of having a healthy normal life complete with healthy rellationship. IM neginning to quesdtion if there really is such a thing Thanks for any answers Help??
Any single moms secretly dreading christmas? Any single moms or guys out there dating single moms? What do you I was married at 19 and until three years ago spent christmas at home with kids and husband. I am now divorced. Although I have gotten used to being alone it is still hard and I tend to get a little depressed during the holidays. I put on the fake happy face and celebrate with the tree and decorations and cookies for the kids, but I'm glad when its all over. I now have a boyfriend of 9 months by christmas. The kids have met him and like him but I'm not sure how to spend the holidays, or what to expect from him. His sister may be visiting him with her husband and kids. Any single moms or guys out there dating single moms? What do you all do No offense and while it is sweet I want adults to respond not teenage advice. I'm 34 with a 15 year old son and 8 year old daughter.
How long after having a baby should a single mom start dating again? I am a young single PREGGO mom (ok I'm 27 - I still think I'm young). Obviously my baby is my priority and always will be. I was wondering though - I want to get married someday and have a real family for my baby (baby daddy cheated on me while preggo after 2.5 years living together) So when would it be ok to start looking for the "one" (if there is such thing). 1 year - 2 years? What do you think?
How does a single mom start dating again to find that special someone? I am a single mom of one, my son is quit young but I fear that I will be lonely forever because I have a kid. Would any of you guys date a hot young mom with bagage(Baby) just curious I feel like love and companionship is hopeless! Perhaps just for now. My son Is most definitely not baggage but mot guys would see and possibly refer to him as such.
where is the dating breaks for the single moms? I am a single mom of two beautiful children. my problems are that most guys are ok with this at first, but after a while they get uneasy when i talk to thier father. he thinks that i would take him back just because we were once together. i have assured him that there is nothing between us anymore. it seems like that no matter what i do, i can't find a man that is completely comfortable with me being a single mom
SINGLE MOMS: divorced mom of two needs dating advice!? i have been divorced from my abusive and irresponsible ex-husband for 8 months now and have adjusted to being the only provider and parent of my two great girls. i have graduated college and started my new career, decorated my new apartment and had a wonderful makeover. i'm doing well, except... i am now ready to date again. i have no clue as to how to go about meeting men to date, or telling men gently that i have two children that mean the world to me. i don't want to date a man who has children, just a personal preference i have. is it worth looking for a decent guy who is willing to date a single mom? or will i be wasting my time? any advice to give me? a couple of people have put me down because i would rather date a man with no children. i choose that because i want to date casually for the time being, and if a man has kids that i become attached to, it will make it that much harder to stop seeing him. it's one of those variables i would rather do without. but if a good guy comes along and has children, i am not going to opposed to dating him. my ideal situation is to date a childless man casually as to ease myself back into the dating pool. but who knows? my dream guy may have 10 kids, and i have no problem with that. but to date casually, i would rather a man with no children.
single moms and dating...? I want to hear from single moms (and dads) about your dating life..where do you meet men...is it hard for your kids when you go out....etc
For the men, what do you think about dating single moms? A friend of mine says that he never dates single mothers because inevitably, the father of her children is always somewhere in the picture and that it just adds too much tension & headache. He also said that he didn't like the idea of faithfully trying to help raise another man's child to then one day be faced with that same child saying, "You can't tell me what to do! You're not my father!" His feeling was that you are getting someone's leftovers, and that you will constantly have to live with that reminder. In my experience, most single moms I have dated/known seem to have unresolved relationships/breakups with their child's father. Or they on some level secretly desire a reunion with that man. And in many cases, if that man decides to try to get her back, he will most likely succeed, leaving any rival love interests with the short end of the stick. Am I wrong? Is this a one sided way of seeing thing's? I know they are single parents who make new relationship's work.
What do guys really think about dating a single mom? I'm 26 divorced, have a 3 year old son. I would say I'm pretty attractive, but I keep feeling like guys that I meet are just not into the whole mommy thing, but I don't want to be only limited to guys with kids. So, what do guys really think of dating a single mom.
Do guys mind dating single moms? There's a guy at work I'm interested in. I'm a single mom of a seven month old, he's got kids, although I'm not sure how old they are. I do know he's not married and not seriously seeing anyone. I've not dated anyone since my ex left..... not sure how to get back into the game. Should I even make a try of it? In response to the "free meat" comment down there... my son's father is a guy I'd been with for two years, and thought would stick around. This wasn't some random fling.
So, single dating moms? I haven't dated since I became single. Well, I met someone who is a single dad who also hasn't dated since becoming single. So at least we have that in common. Bottom line...... IM NERVOUS! He's a really nice guy and we're going on a date pretty soon, why am I nervous? Anybody have advice???? Like a way to feel more confident in the dating world? Should I wear sexy undies and bra to help with confidence? (I heard that helps... lol)
Single Moms Dating Issues :S? Okay so heres my story. I have a 2 year old little boy, and I am a single Mom. I have been single for over a year now and I think I am ready to start dating. Although I have been on dates here and there, I usually stopped calling the guy because I was scared to get serious. I dont know if I dont want a serious relationship, or I am just scared to be treated and walked on like my babys father did. So theres this really great guy. Im 23, hes 24 and I have known him since I was, I dont know, around 10 yrs old, I guess. Hes very sweet, and handsome, and a hard worker.. but his work involves long haul truck driving all across the USA. I really like him, and I know he really likes me. I feel he could potentially be someone I would want to get serious with but it sucks because he is only home for 2-3 days every other week!!! He has a daughter too, who he needs to spend time with, so I would probably only see him for one of the nights he was home. Umm.... HELP?!?!?!
How do single moms feel about dating? I'm curious about dating a woman with a child, I really have to admire anyone who can raise a child on their own. I guess I'm curious to hear from a few different single moms about how they feel about dating, and how, if and when to discuss and or even involve the child in the process. I understand that everyone is different and that there's no right answer, just looking for peoples experiences
family finally coming together!!!??? plz help dating/single moms.? why is it that everyone thinks that just because i am a single mother to a one year old daughter, that i'm irresponsible?? i take reallllllllllyyyy good care of her and she loves me. my new bf, craig, adores her, and said he would be a daddy to her. i know that he loves her, and we've been kinda dating for like three months, and he wants me and abby to move in w/ him. should i slow it down, or do i go in w/ him. i really like my place, and abby's room is just adorable, i don't feel like moving. how do i tell him this without hurting his feelings?? but i do have an extra one or two spare rooms.........
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