Topic: do girls run from dads
newdaddy's photo
Mon 11/09/09 02:42 PM
thanks

tanyaann's photo
Mon 11/09/09 02:45 PM


well im not looking for one to be a mom for my kid just one that wants to be with me and wont try to make me pick them over my kid.i still have a friend based relationship with the mom and dont want the next girl to be madd or whatever over that either


Random thoughts:

Even though you say you are not looking for a "mom" for your child, by getting involved in a serious relationship (some day), logic follows that your new partner will be a co-parent at some point. The person you are involved with should have good conflict skills, common sense, and maturity.

If you are dating someone that is immature enough to get "mad" that you are friends with the mother of your child then you should pick better dates. winking

You will face a lot of challenges. Make sure your daughter is sheltered from your dating life, and that you make good decisions for yourself -- and eventually for her too in picking a new partner.



Glad you brought it up... cause I was debating as to doing it!

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Mon 11/09/09 02:47 PM

why do they run? can any one answer that


You'll have to ask those specific women that do that. Perhaps they're not ready for kids, yet? Not sure.

newdaddy's photo
Mon 11/09/09 02:47 PM
is it better to tell a girl when u first meet them or wait?

newdaddy's photo
Mon 11/09/09 02:48 PM
i dont wanna be to forward or spring it up on them to soon

Gossipmpm's photo
Mon 11/09/09 02:54 PM
Ya know

I'm just wondering

Maybe it's a generational thing. I don't know

I was single for ten years. I totaly concentrated on raising the kids period
Did not look for a man. My job was the kids. Not myself

Was I wrong. I don't know these younger people with kids seem to put a lot of effort into finding a mate. Dating going out

Don't attack me!!! Just wanna know :heart:



newdaddy's photo
Mon 11/09/09 02:57 PM

Ya know

I'm just wondering

Maybe it's a generational thing. I don't know

I was single for ten years. I totaly concentrated on raising the kids period
Did not look for a man. My job was the kids. Not myself

Was I wrong. I don't know these younger people with kids seem to put a lot of effort into finding a mate. Dating going out

Don't attack me!!! Just wanna know :heart:



i just care about my kid but at the same i dont wanna be by myself either thou.when i have her im fine but when she goes back home i miss her and all alone again

PATSFAN's photo
Mon 11/09/09 02:57 PM
Nah, women run from me & I'm not a dad!

MelodyGirl's photo
Mon 11/09/09 02:59 PM

Ya know

I'm just wondering

Maybe it's a generational thing. I don't know

I was single for ten years. I totaly concentrated on raising the kids period
Did not look for a man. My job was the kids. Not myself

Was I wrong. I don't know these younger people with kids seem to put a lot of effort into finding a mate. Dating going out

Don't attack me!!! Just wanna know :heart:



I whole heartedly agree with you!

The majority of younger people -- and that included me at the time -- do not have enough life skills to sustain their own success much less that of a child too.

My advice to young parents is to focus on school and being a parent. Dating is not constructive to raising children and the people who they are dating -- are probably not interested in being a good role model for someone else's kid anyway.

newdaddy's photo
Mon 11/09/09 03:00 PM
when it was just u raising your kid didnt you ever get lonely or just want to be able to have an adult conversation

tanyaann's photo
Mon 11/09/09 03:01 PM

Ya know

I'm just wondering

Maybe it's a generational thing. I don't know

I was single for ten years. I totaly concentrated on raising the kids period
Did not look for a man. My job was the kids. Not myself

Was I wrong. I don't know these younger people with kids seem to put a lot of effort into finding a mate. Dating going out

Don't attack me!!! Just wanna know :heart:






Some do and some don't.

And you have to consider, dating or getting involved with someone that has children is more acceptable now than before.

But there are some that 'neglect' their children for seeking a partner.

And are looking for others to fulfill them, so they constantly seek relationships.

Where there are others that would be more than willing to be single for 10 years and be happy with themselves.

And those that fall in between.

MelodyGirl's photo
Mon 11/09/09 03:01 PM


Ya know

I'm just wondering

Maybe it's a generational thing. I don't know

I was single for ten years. I totaly concentrated on raising the kids period
Did not look for a man. My job was the kids. Not myself

Was I wrong. I don't know these younger people with kids seem to put a lot of effort into finding a mate. Dating going out

Don't attack me!!! Just wanna know :heart:



i just care about my kid but at the same i dont wanna be by myself either thou.when i have her im fine but when she goes back home i miss her and all alone again


Well then volunteer, go to school, read, and get hobbies! You need to develop yourself!

Being lonely is an esteem issue that you better address quickly. Your daughter does not need to absorb that negativity. Kids pick up on stuff very young.

You can be alone without being lonely. flowerforyou

tanyaann's photo
Mon 11/09/09 03:01 PM

when it was just u raising your kid didnt you ever get lonely or just want to be able to have an adult conversation


That's what friends are for. IMO

catseyes1's photo
Mon 11/09/09 03:08 PM

ignore the childish comment by earthytaurus76-not very constructive in my opinion :-)


I think that was a joke lighten up. Anyways some girls will some won't. For me I prefer someone with kids they are alot of fun to be around.

no photo
Mon 11/09/09 03:11 PM
The guy im cing has 3 little ones....1,2and 5
I prefer dating someone who has kids because i am a single mom and i know they will understand what its like being a single parent

Shasta1's photo
Mon 11/09/09 03:12 PM
Yes, get involved at her school. You may also meet someone with the same situation. Either way you'll learn from others- parenting skills, problems and she'll know you care by being there. Focus on her, the rest will come when you are ready..

Gossipmpm's photo
Mon 11/09/09 03:12 PM


when it was just u raising your kid didnt you ever get lonely or just want to be able to have an adult conversation


That's what friends are for. IMO



Exactly

I had loads of friends

Male and female!!

I just did not want any men in and out of my girls lives. Not so that I could be happy.
I wanted them to feel safe and secure and also to become strong woman

I needed and wanted to set an example for them


FETTS61's photo
Mon 11/09/09 03:14 PM
ive heard girls run from dads and brothers in west virginia

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Mon 11/09/09 03:14 PM
Everyone is at a different point in there life! so i can only speak of the stage i am in right now. I rarely date woman who do not have children unless they show an interest in having some children together! I would only date a woman if she expressed an interest in being a great step mom! Once and only once did i date to the contrary and before the first date was over i was so sickend by her thoughts of children i could not finish the date! it was the only time in my life that i got up and left a date before it was over! Not to say she was wrong cause it's just a preference but a woman that doesn't love kids is and absolute mood killer for me! I think mommy's are hot as hell! A woman that has a caring nature is very very attractive and can make an average looking woman incredibly sexy and an extremely attractive woman a not gonna happen on a desert island! But thats why its so important to be yourself cause there is no wrong or right just preference!

delilady's photo
Mon 11/09/09 03:17 PM
I was 24 when i started dating my ex. He had 3 children. I had none. We were together 29 years and the children had nothing to do with our breakup. So yes there are women out there that will accept a man with children and put those children first.
You need to find someone who is mature enough to realize it is a package deal and accept that at times she is going to have to take a backseat to the needs of your daughter.
I was one of those women so keep looking-she is out there!