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Old 04-14-2011, 10:35 AM
 
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I've heard women say this as well as I've seen it written on dating profiles.

In explaining what they are looking for, they add: ".....my children come first..."

No need to say that, just mention that you have children. The message that it sends is--the guy is second and not THAT MUCH of a priority.

It comes across as if you're doing HIM a favor by giving him some of your time.
I'd go as far as saying most men know that YOUR children are a priority. Somethings just don't need to be explained. Also, guys don't want to be in a relationship and it feels like HE is tagging along for the ride.

The worst thing you can ever do to anyone is giving the feeling that they are not AS worthy.


Yeah, I know I'll get slammed for this one but oh well. AND no, I did not have this with a women. I don't date women with children.

Let'em rip......
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Old 04-14-2011, 10:40 AM
 
Location: Up above the world so high!
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I'll risk getting slammed too...

if their children really DO come first they have no business on a dating website.
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Old 04-14-2011, 10:43 AM
 
Location: Tucson
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I'll risk getting slammed too...

if their children really DO come first they have no business on a dating website.
That's what I say, too. However, many men write the same crap. Naturally, same goes to them. Enjoy your first priorities without me!
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Old 04-14-2011, 10:44 AM
 
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I'll risk getting slammed too...

if their children really DO come first they have no business on a dating website.
Awww cmon now. for some people that's the only method that works for them. everyone needs a night out once in a while. just because they use a dating site doesn't mean they are neglecting their children.
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Old 04-14-2011, 10:51 AM
 
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I've heard women say this as well as I've seen it written on dating profiles.

In explaining what they are looking for, they add: ".....my children come first..."

No need to say that, just mention that you have children. The message that it sends is--the guy is second and not THAT MUCH of a priority.

It comes across as if you're doing HIM a favor by giving him some of your time.
I'd go as far as saying most men know that YOUR children are a priority. Somethings just don't need to be explained. Also, guys don't want to be in a relationship and it feels like HE is tagging along for the ride.

The worst thing you can ever do to anyone is giving the feeling that they are not AS worthy.


Yeah, I know I'll get slammed for this one but oh well. AND no, I did not have this with a women. I don't date women with children.

Let'em rip......
no slam from me...I agree, I understand the children come first and if they didnt I would think she was a bad mom (esp in the case of young kids), but does it need to be stated?
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Old 04-14-2011, 10:54 AM
 
Location: Parkridge, East Knoxville, TN
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I agree. I would consider dating a girl with A meaning one child, but when they make a big deal about him/her being the first priority it seems like they are the only priority. When a twenty something single mom has 3 or more children of different races it makes me pity the children
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Old 04-14-2011, 10:56 AM
 
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When a twenty something single mom has 3 or more children of different races it makes me pity the children
I was with you until here, what does that mean?
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Old 04-14-2011, 11:17 AM
 
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When a twenty something single mom has 3 or more children of different races it makes me pity the children
Careful there. I hope what you mean is "3 or more children by different men." Race has nothing to do with it.
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Old 04-14-2011, 11:20 AM
 
Location: Where Dance Music comes first
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I was with you until here, what does that mean?
It means that we're all selectively stupid.
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Old 04-14-2011, 11:34 AM
 
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In explaining what they are looking for, they add: ".....my children come first..."

No need to say that, just mention that you have children. The message that it sends is--the guy is second and not THAT MUCH of a priority.
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Then there's the ones that talk about bringing their kids on dates. They take it up a notch
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