Would you date a single mother?

[muckhole]

I wouldn't. Just not interested in having kids. My friends always would say, "Oh, that'll change, believe me!" but then they always tended to be the ones who already had a kid or two of their own.

[Phoenix Dark]

I'd date a cheeseburger before I'd date a single mother

[Akala]

the worst part about dating a single mother is the inevitable baby daddy drama. it will always be there. 88% of the time anyway. then there is, you know, the kid.

I've dated a few. in my experience it's very low maintenance and awesome for a while, until it's suddenly not.

[Bildi]

I've entertained the thought with one friend of mine, but she is a kick-ass mother and keeps her two kids under control.  Generally I wouldn't because I hate kids that are not disciplined (ie, most of them).

[tiesto]

Nope, definitely not. For the whole litany of reasons people above posted about:

-"baby daddy" drama
-I don't think I'm at the point in my life where I want to look after and take care of a kid...
-...especially somebody else's kid. I'd much rather the kids come from my genetic stock.
-...and most especially if the kid is a brat
-You know that, at least in the initial stages of dating, you are always the #2 person in the woman's life
-Logistics would be awkward... i.e. you wouldn't be able to go out to a nice dinner if the girl couldn't get anyone to watch over the kid

I'd have no problem getting into a FWB situation with one though.

[Cormacaroni]

Never did it myself but my roommate in college dated a single mother, so I saw the problems up close on a daily basis. It's just a tough thing to work around unless the man is at the point where he wants a family anyway. 

[The Fake Shemp]

 

[Diunx]

Depends on how hot she is.

[Beezy]

You know what? Yes. If Dexter could do it, so can I. I'd never attempt it while I'm still this young though.

wow

he doesnt like dead rising, just do what i do and disregard everything he says

Yeah, he can eat a dick. I thought he just had shitty tastes in games, but I guess he's just all around shitty.

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

I did and don't intend on doing it again.

Although if I remain single until my 30s, it will be inevitable that I will date one again.

The problem was the kid (who was four).  I don't like kids especially and I had to pretend that I cared about all of the kid crap that comes along with parenting.  She was aight but there was some issues with her baby daddy and felt the need to make that baggage a central point of our relationship.  She was older than I was (I was 21 and she was 26) but had the emotional maturity of a 12 year old.  Most women my age are about the same age in maturity but the kid was a catalyst that made things 10x worse.  Even worse is that she wanted me to kick in some financial support.  I didn't make a whole hell of a lot of money and considering she went on bi weekly shopping sprees, that irritated me.

I broke it off when she intentionally started a fight for with her baby daddy on the phone while I was in the room.  The relationship was pretty weak at this point and didn't feel like acting pissed off at some guy I never met.

[huckleberry]

I did and ended up marrying her.


Her child was a little over a year old when we started dating and she made it very clear that I wasn't to be a part of his life.  Of course that changed after things between her and I got serious.  She really did handle it well - much better than a couple of other single mothers that I had slept with before. 

[huckleberry]

26.

[Skidmark]

I did and ended up marrying her.


Her child was a little over a year old when we started dating and she made it very clear that I wasn't to be a part of his life.  Of course that changed after things between her and I got serious.  She really did handle it well - much better than a couple of other single mothers that I had slept with before. 

Do you you have any kids together now? how is the relationship between them and ''her'' kid and how old is he now?

[huckleberry]

We have one child ( a daughter) as well as my stepson.  He is 11 (soon to be 12) and there is no friction at all.  I have always raised him as my own and treat him no differently.

[Groogrux]

I would.  But I'd get to know the girl really well and date her for a while before I would even meet the kid.  Some kids get attached really easily, and some can come off as shitheads because of previous deadbeat parents or douchebag ex's that have screwed them and their mom over.

It also depends on the age of the kid.

[Reb]

I would date multiple mothers.

[Brehvolution]

We have one child ( a daughter) as well as my stepson.  He is 11 (soon to be 12) and there is no friction at all.  I have always raised him as my own and treat him no differently.

A true man.

[naff]

I like kids so sure. I wouldn't worry about things like 'what if the kid gets attached' etc. I mean I would think about it and I'd tread with care but it wouldn't ever stop me trying it out.

[Bloodwake]

Have recently and would again.

She was also nine years my senior. But we had a lot in common. We both were sort of getting over our past relationships. Well, until she decided to give the father one more shot. I really couldn't be mad at her for that. My dad two divorces and each one fucked me up real good. She was really respectful of my feelings. Her and the father both were. It was the least dramatic a situation like that has ever been in my life.

Oh yeah, the father ended up being one of my friends AND someone who worked with me at the liquor store

She still says she's confused though, lol. Who knows what will happen? Oh, I do. BOOZE. that is what will happen.

[Akala]

Have recently and would again.

She was also nine years my senior. But we had a lot in common. We both were sort of getting over our past relationships. Well, until she decided to give the father one more shot. I really couldn't be mad at her for that. My dad two divorces and each one fucked me up real good. She was really respectful of my feelings. Her and the father both were. It was the least dramatic a situation like that has ever been in my life.

Oh yeah, the father ended up being one of my friends AND someone who worked with me at the liquor store

She still says she's confused though, lol. Who knows what will happen? Oh, I do. BOOZE. that is what will happen.

[Bloodwake]

The Bore: making my entire life one large internet meme one step at a time.

[Kestastrophe]

We have one child ( a daughter) as well as my stepson.  He is 11 (soon to be 12) and there is no friction at all.  I have always raised him as my own and treat him no differently.

A true man.

Arde0, a man after my own  I would also like to retract the statement about single moms being inherently crazy. I think they may have some inherent issues due to their situation (and who doesn't have issues), but I don't think that they're crazy. We'll see I guess