[qam1]

Rule #1 - NEVER, EVER DATE A SINGLE MOTHER!!!!!!

Repeat - NEVER, EVER DATE A SINGLE MOTHER!!!!!!

Maybe a widow or when your in your late 50’s and her kids are already grown you can make an exception but other than those - Stay far away from single mothers. Especially one that's never been married.

Remember they got to be single mothers because they wanted the exciting bad boy/player/thug and after the “Jerk” inevitably leaves then they will seek out the nice guy. You will never be anything to a single mother, all she will see in you is a wallet to pay for her kid(s) and given the opportunity she will always go back to the the jerk. Even if she doesn't, you will always be the consolation prize and she will never respect you.

Don't believe the media that single mothers are noble creatures overcoming extreme hardship after being the poor victim of some evil man. They are not, they made their choices and they are responsible for their situation.

Sure, someone will post on how wonderful their stepdad was. That was then, this is now. Back then, the thing to do was get married right out of high school and pump out babies and plus there was limited opportunities for women for anything else, so yeah it's easy to see how a good woman back then could have easily gotten herself stuck with the wrong guy. But today, women have all the choices in the world, there's no reason for a woman to get stuck with anybody. If they had a kid with a bad guy, it's because they wanted to!!!

Again, Never, Ever date a single mother you will save yourself a lot of grief. It is better to be alone.

[Responsibility2nd]

You may get flamed for your post, but not from me.

I agree. And for another reason.

You will always come in second to her child. Always.

And when that child resents you for coming inbetween you and her mother; when that child openly rebels against you because her mother is now sharing her love....

You will be sorry.

I’m sure there are other good reasons why you should not date a single mother, but what about single dads.

Should a woman date a single dad???

[Tessarie]

Rule #1 - NEVER, EVER DATE A SINGLE MOTHER!!!!!!
Repeat - NEVER, EVER DATE A SINGLE MOTHER!!!!!!

You horrid little “man”. You would be lucky to meet the likes of myself. Three kids, two full time jobs and would never bring a “man” like you home to meet my wonderful children. I could never date a man who thought I was after him for his money. Check yourself at the door, maybe you are the one that is not so great, that you attract bad women, mothers or not.

PS You do not sound like a real “man” at all.

[pandoraou812]

Rule #1 - NEVER, EVER DATE A SINGLE MOTHER!!!!!!

Repeat - NEVER, EVER DATE A SINGLE MOTHER!!!!!!

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thats really nasty. My husband took on 5 of my children. 3 were mine & 2 I was raising. They were all teenagers & he stepped right in & helped me. When we were both 41 yrs old we were blessed with our own daughter. Sure we had ups & downs but all of my children love their father & their stepfather. Shaking my head at you! I know many fine men who are able to marry single moms & have no problem at all.

[Antoninus]

Rule #1 - NEVER, EVER DATE A SINGLE MOTHER!!!!!!

Sad to say, but as a general rule, this is a very good idea. If a woman is bringing a child into the relationship, it might be a sign of things to come.

Widowhood is an exception, of course.

[Califreak]

Not all single moms are morally bankrupt.

Childbirth will make a woman do a 180 for the child if she has any seeds of decency in her heart.

There are a lot of married/divorced moms who are worse than the one mentioned by the original poster.

Moral bankruptcy transcends all barriers.

[woollyone]

oh boy...now you've so done it!

you are in SO much trouble!

but I do agree that single mothers require a HIGHLY cautious approach for the reasons that you mentioned.

[blondatheart]

Pardon me, it seems that you have been burnt by a single mother. I was a single mother. Yes, I got involved with the wrong person. Yes, I was into Meth. My daughter was 4 months old when I left her father and cleaned up my life. I spent my time, learning about myself and taking care of my daughter. I bought my first house when she was 2 years old. I lived next door to my parents to where she did not have to go into daycare. I worked my tail off to provide for my daughter the best that I could. The place I work for has good insurance and I did not take hand outs from the government. I was single for 6 years when I met my husband. I make more than him and had my own home. I did not want his money or need it. We have been together for 5 years and have added two sons to our family. He has adopted my daughter as his own.