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There is a sort of Romantic portrayal of single fathers. I can't really explain it but the first thing that comes to mind when I see a single father is that beyond whatever the problem was with the 'mother' he loves his family enough to watch out for the children.
Its a different standard. Single mothers are seen as being promiscuous and irresponsible but single fathers are somehow the epitome of love.
Its a different standard. Single mothers are seen as being promiscuous and irresponsible but single fathers are somehow the epitome of love.
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I dont see single fathers as the epitome of love or heroes, i see them only as persons who has children and not married and maybe made mistakes.
And i would consider a single father as a future husband, it would depend on the personality of them and in the reason of why they are single fathers, but in general, im ok with get to know more a single father.
And i would consider a single father as a future husband, it would depend on the personality of them and in the reason of why they are single fathers, but in general, im ok with get to know more a single father.
C
I love children and if a situation occurred in which someone I cared about had children from a previous relationship, I would not throw away a possible God-given opportunity and use children as a deal-breaker. Children are a blessing from God and it is not their fault the parents are in the situations they are; why not treat them respectfully as well?
I would definitely consider dating a man who is a single father. I am getting on in the years department.. and not quite sure I want to have kids.. so dating/marrying someone who already has kids wouldn't be bad to me. I guess it all comes down to why the man is a single father. If he is divorced, then how/why did his marriage end? There are biblical reasons for divorce. Did he know Jesus when the divorce was happening? Etc... Loads of questions to be answered!
Praise God for honesty.
I did date a single dad for 3 years--I was hesitant to even go out with him but my friends, many of them single moms, criticized me for not being "open minded". While I'm thankful for the experience, I wish I would have listened to my own intuition.
I love being an aunt and being around the kids for a few hours or a day, but I found out very quickly that I don't seem to have what it takes to be a full-time mom. I'm often approached by single dads but this time, I have to listen to who I know I really am. If I felt God tugging at my heart, I'd consider it, but otherwise, I'd probably opt to stay single vs. getting into another situation I was not the best match for.
Kudos to Liamson and Zero regarding their observances of the differences between the ways single moms vs. single dads are perceived... I've never really thought about that before, but you two are right on target.
I did date a single dad for 3 years--I was hesitant to even go out with him but my friends, many of them single moms, criticized me for not being "open minded". While I'm thankful for the experience, I wish I would have listened to my own intuition.
I love being an aunt and being around the kids for a few hours or a day, but I found out very quickly that I don't seem to have what it takes to be a full-time mom. I'm often approached by single dads but this time, I have to listen to who I know I really am. If I felt God tugging at my heart, I'd consider it, but otherwise, I'd probably opt to stay single vs. getting into another situation I was not the best match for.
Kudos to Liamson and Zero regarding their observances of the differences between the ways single moms vs. single dads are perceived... I've never really thought about that before, but you two are right on target.
J
Praise God for honesty.
I did date a single dad for 3 years--I was hesitant to even go out with him but my friends, many of them single moms, criticized me for not being "open minded". While I'm thankful for the experience, I wish I would have listened to my own intuition.
I love being an aunt and being around the kids for a few hours or a day, but I found out very quickly that I don't seem to have what it takes to be a full-time mom. I'm often approached by single dads but this time, I have to listen to who I know I really am. If I felt God tugging at my heart, I'd consider it, but otherwise, I'd probably opt to stay single vs. getting into another situation I was not the best match for.
Kudos to Liamson and Zero regarding their observances of the differences between the ways single moms vs. single dads are perceived... I've never really thought about that before, but you two are right on target.[/quote]
I knew you exceptionally bright folks would totally get the intent of this thread.
You're cool like that. There is a HUGE double standard.
I did date a single dad for 3 years--I was hesitant to even go out with him but my friends, many of them single moms, criticized me for not being "open minded". While I'm thankful for the experience, I wish I would have listened to my own intuition.
I love being an aunt and being around the kids for a few hours or a day, but I found out very quickly that I don't seem to have what it takes to be a full-time mom. I'm often approached by single dads but this time, I have to listen to who I know I really am. If I felt God tugging at my heart, I'd consider it, but otherwise, I'd probably opt to stay single vs. getting into another situation I was not the best match for.
Kudos to Liamson and Zero regarding their observances of the differences between the ways single moms vs. single dads are perceived... I've never really thought about that before, but you two are right on target.[/quote]
I knew you exceptionally bright folks would totally get the intent of this thread.
You're cool like that. There is a HUGE double standard.
U
Well, i think part of that perception is that women tend to naturally get the children. Often times if a man wants the children he has to fight more of an uphill legal battle as often the courts even prefer giving children to mothers over fathers.
Also, i don't know how factual this is, but it seems that a higher majority of single fathers come from failed marriages rather than random sexual escapades. So when people think of a single father they think widower, or someone who went through a legal battle, as opposed to a woman who almost by default keeps the child.
Really, its not very common to see many men stick around to be fathers. Let alone be the sole parent for a child.
Also, i don't know how factual this is, but it seems that a higher majority of single fathers come from failed marriages rather than random sexual escapades. So when people think of a single father they think widower, or someone who went through a legal battle, as opposed to a woman who almost by default keeps the child.
Really, its not very common to see many men stick around to be fathers. Let alone be the sole parent for a child.
If I was a lady, I would definitely date a single dad.
And for the record...I have dated single moms and they are beautiful, wise, down-to-earth people! I actually prefer single moms despite the weirdness of knowing that the father of her children is out there somewhere. Single moms have a great deal of patience and understanding and appreciate the simpler things in life. I've also dated women who had no kids and they always seem to be caught up in life's distractions (material things).
And for the record...I have dated single moms and they are beautiful, wise, down-to-earth people!
I actually prefer single moms despite the weirdness of knowing that the father of her children is out there somewhere. Single moms have a great deal of patience and understanding and appreciate the simpler things in life. I've also dated women who had no kids and they always seem to be caught up in life's distractions (material things).
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