okay i prefer to date a parent like myself beacause they can relate to what im going through. so i thought id start a thread for others like me! if there is anyone like that? well enjoy or not whatevr

I'M ONLY HERE FOR FRIENDS AND TO GIVE ADVISE...

BUT HEY.....THATS A CUTE BABY (LIKE DADDY)

aha thanx

I would only prefer to date single parents. Although, I wonder sometimes if I meet someone my age with no children and no medical conditions, why they don't have children.

I think when I finally find someone, the biggest issue will be blending families. I think that is even harder than finding someone to spend my life with. After all, our children are the biggest parts of our lives.

Me (Single parent) + Dating = Jaded. I am sooo tired of going through the motions of dating. I have been divorced four years and I have dated here and there, nothing serious. I have adapted to the single life but I do get lonely. My kids (ages 7, 10 and 13) keep me busy. I work and attend school fulltime. Is it me, or does being a single make you a bit selfish? I do not think I am ready to cater to anyone again. Here is the scenario, a man asks me on a date and I always have the intention of going, but when it comes down to the wire, I cancel the date. I just do not feel like trying to impress or entertain anyone. In addition, I am jaded with the insecure men who try to reflect that sh*t on women. A guy had the audacity to say, "If a man dates a woman with kids he is desperate", afterwards he asked me out on a date. Did I mention he had kids? (ASS) sinine! If I had dated him after that comment, would that have made me desperate?

I maybe that proverbial old woman with the 10+cats, eh?

Me+Dating=Jaded

SINGLE MOM HERE. NEED ADVICE? I'LL TRY TO HELP YA OUT. MINE ARE 3 AND 8,BOTH GIRLS. MY YOUNGEST IS A HANDFUL!! WE HAVE BEEN THROUGH LOTS TOGETHER. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!!!
VAL

When I was younger I found it worked best to date someone with children because they could empathize. I dated a man with no children who had no clue the patience required in raising children so he didn't last long.

Now that mine are grown and gone I only date men with no or grown children. I KNOW the patience required and just don't have it now!! I guess you could say I have done my time.

After having had problems with a man who said he liked kids, then said he didn't, I do prefer to date someone who has kids because they have the experience, for starters. Plus, they don't tend to be as selfish as those who didn't ever have kids.

i completely understand your situation and wishing you all the luck!!!

Merry Christmas...
I see where you're coming from with the dating of another single parent... my experience is that it doesn't always turn out happy... the fathers I dated did not treat our kids equally when we were all together... their kids always got preferential treatment. Sometimes it's difficult as parents to take objective views when it's our kids vs someone else's... I dunno... I have all the love in the world for kids in general. My exhusband had a 2 1/2 year old daughter... and it was really rough. He was hard on my son... but his little princess could do no wrong.

Just be careful. Kids' emotions are more unstable than ours... make sure they are being treated fairly.

Just a thought... and good luck to you.

It is whatever works for you. I am a single mom who is dating a single dad. The right one is out there for you. It is just a matter of finding her.

Serenity---can I be the cat lady next door to you? That was my plan.

Lausim---I know the fear of the future of blended families. I have a partial one with my ex and his new family, but wonder about my future should I want to re-marry before my boy is grown.

M

Merry Christmas.

I am a single father of 2 precious children and I try to date single moms as well... I mostly get the "I LOVE Children" kind :)

hey all. Merry Christmas. Single mom with 3 sons, haven't found anyone to date cuz all the men my age want skinny girls with No kids. so times get a little lonely and I am getting tired of the same old stereotype. I am a good person, just finished my bachelors degree on tuesday and ready to start a new chapter in my life. HELP

Um date? Is itt possible to date when you have kids? Maybe its the fact that I have a teenage son that scares guys off.

Boy, do I know this feeling. I have a 13 year old and he wants to play dad. He right away starts judging the guy and gives them an attitude. So, I started by not introducing my son to the guys who want to date me until I have gotten to know them for a while. Then after sometime I introduced them to my son. He still protrayed the attitude even after talking to him. It has only been him and I and I can understand he doesn't want mom hurt but sometimes he thinks he is the parent. I always have to remind him that I am Queen of the Castle and he is only the Prince!

So I have gotten those single dads that dont mind the fact that i have three of them under ten (6, 8, 9). The problem is that after a few times of talking to them, the calls stop. I know life happens but its frustrating when I want to get to know someone and nothing happens. Maybe dating with kids is the worlds biggest illlusion.

i would date a pineapple if it treated me good and i hate pineapples !!

i understand the intentions behind this, but limiting yourself to one kind of personis just dumb. you mise well be saying "i only date hot chicks' or "i only date blonde chicks". the more limits you put out there the more goodpeople your missing out on.

to tell ya the truth i would rather have one with no kids so i dont have to deal with the my kids/your kids drama and the ex wife bull****.