Merits and pitfalls of dating single moms? (marry, man, young)
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Today I talked to a beautiful young lady who turned out to be a single mother. This fact was revealed as something rather a matter-of-factly. She seems to be my type, and I did tell her that we should get to know each other.
My gut instinct is telling me to be very cautious, but I know a number of single mothers on C-D say that they would make great partners.
...so, besides the potential financial expense that one will have to be ready to take on...
...what are the merits and pitfalls of dating single mothers?
Today I talked to a beautiful young lady who turned out to be a single mother. This fact was revealed as something rather a matter-of-factly. She seems to be my type, and I did tell her that we should get to know each other.
My gut instinct is telling me to be very cautious, but I know a number of single mothers on C-D say that they would make great partners.
...so, besides the potential financial expense that one will have to be ready to take on...
...what are the merits and pitfalls of dating single mothers?
Doesn't all dating come with financial expenses???
It depends on her circumstance. Contrary to popular belief, every single mom is different.
Things you should find out before jumping to conclusions:
How old is the child?
Is the father involved? How involved is he?
Is she looking for a dad for her child or would she prefer for you to be hands off?
Is the child taken care of already financially?
How much time alone will she have with you and when?
What kind of relationship is she looking for?
Does she want more children?
It all depends... like how old are you? Can you afford the babysitter, extra plate at dinner, extra ticket for the movie... the kid movie? Are you a starving college student? High-schooler? What's mom's situation with the kid's dad?
In general, I always advise a single childless man not to do it.
It depends on her circumstance. Contrary to popular belief, every single mom is different.
Things you should find out before jumping to conclusions:
How old is the child?
Is the father involved? How involved is he?
Is she looking for a dad for her child or would she prefer for you to be hands off?
Is the child taken care of already financially?
How much time for you will she have and when?
What kind of relationship is she looking for?
Is it a man's business to ask though? I'd assume that you would find the answers to these bit-by-bit over time...
I meant the part where you marry and take on the role of supporting a family sooner than usual.
Okay...but you are talking about dating someone.
I guess it seems rather premature to even consider this until you know if you actually LIKE the person enough to be in a relationship with them. Even then...that's not something you would need to consider until you were contemplating marriage.
You are putting the cart way ahead of the horse here.
It all depends... like how old are you? Can you afford the babysitter, extra plate at dinner, extra ticket for the movie... the kid movie? Are you a starving college student? High-schooler? What's mom's situation with the kid's dad?
In general, I always advise a single childless man not to do it.
Single childless man with a job lined up after graduating in less than 2 weeks.
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Doesn't all dating come with financial expenses???
