+3 - I feel like an old ex boyfriend of mine could have written this. Wifing chicks up and assigning SMV. Mr. W, is that you? |
At my DD’s preschool, there’s a single mom and single dad who are clearly crazy about each other and chat in the lobby after drop-off for a solid 1-2 hours while they drink their coffee. It’s adorable, everyone is rooting for them to start dating. |
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Single mom here with full custody. As a single parent yourself you know how hard it is to find time to date traditionally.
I met my current partner on a dating app so I don't think you should ignore that option. But You have to be very clear about what kind of relationship you want before you waste anyone's time (yours and theirs). Don't assume all single mothers are looking for a replacement daddy; you can find pretty much anything you want, you just have to be clear without being creepy. It's very doable. |
They probably are - in the back of her minivan! |
This is very true. In my profile I was very honest about the type of relationship I was looking for and while it narrowed the playing field I know it was helpful. I wish more men did the same thing. |
| I met the guy I'm dating at my fitness center where we both take our children to the babysitting service it provides. After a few brief chats he invited me out which surprised me because I pretty much don't care what I look like when I'm working out. I wasn't looking to date because of all the complications so it was just luck. |
Easier? How? For who? Marrying/cohabiting a single mother who has custody is certainly not easier for the man. So much so, you wonder why he'd even want to do that. Marrying/cohabiting a single father whose child doesn't live with him -- what's hard about it? His kids stay over every other weekend or whatever - why is that harder than marrying/cohabiting with a single mom whose kids live with you 75% of the time? |
I have no interest in marrying or cohabitation with a single father. Not only is blending families difficult but dealing with different custody schedules presents a whole other set of complications. |
I did too and while I didn't write FWB that was what I was looking for. Someone like me with a limited amount of free time but the desire for good conversation, nice evenings out and great sex. The first guy lasted about six months before he started talking about our future together (not where I wanted to go) but I've been with the second guy for almost two years and things are great except we only get to be together once every two weeks or so. I'd like to get married again someday but it won't be for a few more years. |
I don't know if you're the bolded PP, but you're not answering the question I asked about the bolded statements. (That said, I agree with you, and I would not marry/cohabit with a single mom for the same reason.) |
I’ve found that the guys most obsessed with SMV are those who have very low SMV. |
I also did not want to put in my profile that I am looking for sex, one, because I also want to go out dancing, movies, dinner, etc. and, two, I would tell the man in person if I liked him. So my profile reads something like "busy professional, mom; looking for a similar man" I had one guy message me he fits that what I am looking for and suggested that he come over with just his tool belt on
After that I wasn't sure if I am sending the wrong "code" with my profile |
Guys like that likely show up with very small “screw drivers”. |
| "My kids are My World!" |
I wouldn't tell any guy that because YES it will send the wrong impression. If you want to get married someday I'd really get to know the guy first. Let the sex come after you think he may be the one. Otherwise you're wasting your time imo. Not to mention putting your health at risk. Do you do health screenings with these guys before you sleep with them. Not a bad idea...especially if you want to get married in a few years. |