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BE UPFRONT
Many single fathers who are trying to re-enter the dating scene are worried that single women will not be interested in. They feel that many ladies will see their child or children as a burden, and they fear that women won¡¯t be interested in getting involved with a man that has taken on the major responsibility of fatherhood already. However, if you are a single father, despite the temptation, you have to be upfront with the women you meet. After all, you aren¡¯t going to be able to hide the fact that you have a kid forever. What if the woman that you lie to winds up being your soul mate? Wouldn¡¯t you be kicking yourself if you ruined your chances just because you were afraid to be honest? Also, how good would you feel about yourself as a father if you went around denying your children all the time? It¡¯s just a road that you don¡¯t want to go down. Honesty is supposed to be at the heart of every relationship, and your children are a major part of who you are and what you are about. What¡¯s the point of getting involved with a woman who might not be into you if she knew you had kids? It may be hard to accept, but as a single father, your dating pool now has some limitations. There are single women who will not want to date you ¨C that is true; it¡¯s not just in your head. Many single women really are looking exclusively for men who have no kids and have never been married, and that¡¯s not you, on at least one count. However, don¡¯t despair! There are still plenty of women out there who will see you as a great catch. In fact, some women, especially single mothers, are happy to find someone who understands the impact and importance of raising a child. With more than half of all marriages in the US ending in divorce, you can rest assured that you are not alone.
THE EX FACTOR
If you have a child, then logically, that child has a mother. Every situation is unique: maybe you are a widower, maybe you are separated or divorced, maybe you and your child¡¯s mother were in a relationship that ended, maybe you and the kid¡¯s mother only had a fling or two. Regardless of your situation, the women that you date are going to be curious about the mother of your child or children. You should be forthcoming about your relationship with the mother of your child, but if there is animosity between you and the mother, you do not need to share that information with your dates. Also, avoid at all costs comparing your date to your ex. The last thing that any woman wants is to be measured against a former flame. Unless you are a widower, you are probably co-parenting with the mother of your child, so she is always going to be a part of your life. However, she does not need to be a part of your romantic life, and you should only speak about her when questions arise. If you are constantly bringing up your ex, your date will sense that you are still hung up on her, and that is the last message that you want to convey.
MEETING THE CHILDREN
You have probably heard that babies are ¡°chick magnets.¡± Despite the fact that the rumors may be true, you shouldn¡¯t be using your child to get attention from women. That being said, if you happen to hit it off with a single mother while you are at the park with your kid or at your child¡¯s school, you don¡¯t need to shy away from asking for a date. However, you should not involve your kid in your dating life until you are in a somewhat serious relationship with someone. It is irresponsible to allow your child to become connected to a woman that you are dating if you are not sure that there is potential for a future with this woman. As a single father, your child¡¯s needs always have to come before your own needs and the needs of women that you are dating. If you are with a woman who wants to meet your child too early, explain to her that you don¡¯t feel comfortable getting your kid involved yet. If she doesn¡¯t understand, then she isn¡¯t the right woman for you.
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