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Posted: 6/6/2006 1:18:01 PM | Do u know what i think of a single Father...... I think that a single father is cute and sweet and diffrent its not that often that u see a single father so when u see or meet a single father u know that they are a good men that can take care of them selfs, because (im sorry if i make anyone mad) but the father isnt always there and even more so when they are teens and trust me i know what thats like. To see a single father is something special  | |
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Posted: 6/6/2006 2:41:55 PM | | Not fair 4umsonly-ty, how many did you mail or respond to from this thread? I have no problems with single dads. I see these threads all the time, do you like? How many of you connect with each other. I read something I like, I mail a letter. | |
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Posted: 6/6/2006 3:36:10 PM | Single Dads Rock
I am a single mom and I think single dads rock.
My ex-husband has not been actively involved.
It is hard being a single parent, let alone trying to date as a single parent.
All you "Single Dads" rock.
Kids need to know they are Loved.
I have dated and honestly I prefer single dads because they understand where I am coming from.
All us single parents are "Amazing".
~bgirl2~
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Posted: 6/10/2006 6:48:39 AM | I think single dads rock aswell and i'm not just saying that cause i am one
I find it pretty hard to date sometimes, but on occassion it's easier to date other single parents more understanding to the situation i guess. | |
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Posted: 6/10/2006 8:33:56 AM | It is so hard to be a single dad. I have learned alot from it. I am close to my children. My two girls are now adults, but they are still my children. What is nice about having adult children, is that you can do things with them. I meet them for a drink sometimes (my one daughter is 20 so she drinks Mountain Dew). I also have a son who will be 13 next week and we are still learing about each other. At times I get angry that I am a single parent (not divorced, widowed) and sometime I understand. Well that is about it but single dads do ROCK
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Posted: 6/10/2006 9:33:07 AM | Well I am sure there isn't much I can say that hasn't already been said.
Single Dads.... one thing I read that kind of took me aback... you are not a single parent if you are only a weekend parent... I think as long as you are holding up your end and seeing your kids on a very regular basis and still do all the deeds a parent is required, then you are still a single parent. If you come and go and do it here and there... then no that is not a parent, but only a pal.
I can't understand how women would run from a single dad.... but the same happens the other way round... lots of men will not date single moms either... they want their own, they don't want to raise someone elses... so many different excuses they give.
I am a single mother of 3 boys... and like one other guy said they are VERY boy... yes they keep me busy, yes they keep me on my toes, but they are also the center of my universe. I decided when their father and I split that I would not date until they were older.... my purpose as a mother is to raise them right. It can get very lonely yes, but I want them raised with morals, and not to think that when they are older and dating that relationships work on a revolving door.
So for all you single dads out there... I find it very attractive to see a man doing a job well done with his children, maybe cuz my boys father is rarely around. But still when I see a man interacting with his children and not griping about it.... that gives them points in my books.
Don't get disscouraged, if a woman wont date you because you have children well I think you can count that as a blessing... imagine what she would be like with your child/children if that is the mindset she has...
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Posted: 6/10/2006 9:50:33 AM | | im a single father.i have been raising my daughter by myself since she was 5 years old and she she is 10 now.would not trade that for anything in this world.it has been hard sometimes but i have learned alot.it is very hard to meet weman that will except you and your child.they say that they will but when they see how close that you are to your kids they start making excuses.it takes me awhile before i will let someone meet my daughter .but i hope one day i will meet that special someone that will except me and my daughter. | |
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Posted: 6/10/2006 9:18:20 PM | I've dated single dad's..........and I don't have kids.
I adore kids........I will tell you that it's hard... because sometimes I feel selfish for wanting or needing some attention........... It's hard to only see your sweetie once a week because he was spending time with his kids.............
You're 26.... so I think a lot of women around your age are just NOT ready to be mothers... or be around kids... and are still in very selfish mmeee meee mee stages.....
Try finding gals your age that have a child as well and see how that goes/ | |
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Posted: 6/11/2006 2:42:21 PM | since 12-17-93 i have been a single father of 5 children
yes it is hard for a man with children to find a woman to date him
but it is also hard for a woman with childen to find a man to date her
you just have to keep looking and who knows 1 day you will find her
no one knows what tomorrow holds
but sometimes when you are not looking for something is when you find it
most of the time when you find it,it have been under your nose all of the time
but you was too busy looking else where to see it | |
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Posted: 7/2/2006 7:34:31 PM | | well i'm not sure here as i was the one you were dating and you were the one who left to try your ex , and i'm not sure as to why i am a single dad who knows how it is with kids and who kids thought the world of you ,and now they get hurt , so it like this it makes men more cautious to let people in because of the hurt to the kids | |
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Posted: 2/10/2007 5:35:14 PM | i think men and women are equal,,,,,,,not a one should pat themselves on the back.......its life.you made the kids.take care of them.its simple.some dads think child support covers the raising part...some moms leave the kids.it takes alot of time and patience to raise kids...i have a autistic son who is severe and a girl.dad takes them once a week..but good luck to you. | |
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Posted: 2/11/2007 1:42:08 PM | theres a lot more single dads than folks think. we are all over the place there is lot a good guys about.
but girls be honest if there was a chioce between to guys both nice but one had kids full time you would pick the guy with no kids every time.
i love my kids the one with me and the ones who come to stay at weekends.
dating is hard most of my free time is spent with my kids.
its not all bad think iv met someone just got to find the nerve to ask her out. when you have kids life is good its just dating thats hard im sure in time all of us will find happiness just takes time | |
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Posted: 2/11/2007 2:03:29 PM | | Personally..i prefer to date a man who is still going thru the young years with a child. He knows what i'm going thru and is more understanding of my time restraints with him and i of his. I actually LOVE to see a man speak lovingly of his child(ren)...huge turn on. Unfortunately i'm in the same boat as you guys are..but in my case, i don't have the weekend trade off, which limits going out anywhere...a BIG factor...so i don't pretend i can get into something when really i can't. But for the right person, we'd work it out. | |
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Posted: 2/11/2007 2:07:30 PM | | Oh ya...and another point as to why it's hard for you maybe, is because of the age of the lady you're looking for? Young?..wants her own children someday? | |
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Posted: 2/11/2007 2:14:47 PM | | always amazes me why it would be applaudable...takes guts...wow amazing... blah blah ... why shouldnt men be single dads ???? whys it so admirable for a man especially from a woman ?? these days men are equal regarding upbringing children... and yes its bloody hard work as a single parent... so why do men get the praise ?? eh ??? whats that all about ? ! ? | |
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Posted: 2/11/2007 4:50:22 PM | | Being a single mom, I have had the same things happen to me. You meet someone and they know that you have a child and are ok with that for a time. Then they change their mind. Its just too much work for them or they are not ready for such a commitment. I know that you are thinking what commitment, but there is a commitment to dating a single parent. Its a commitment of understanding and caring and maybe some moral support when things get rocky with the kids. If they are not parents how can they understand the awsome responsibility of being both mother and father, when the other parent is not in the picture. Yes I would date a single dad and in fact I am Saturday night. | |
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Posted: 2/11/2007 4:56:10 PM | Ok I think there may be something to this. My profile 'had' mentioned my status as a single father and I noticed lots of viewing but no real contact; nothing that has lead anywhere at least. In fact one was fairly blunt, even tho' nothing was said to the effect, I feel that there may have been some influence from the fact. Now I say I 'had' reflected in my profile my status as a single father of a 16 year old girl; (( real touchy age there to start with) believe me I know what she can be like sometimes)) meaning I have just removed the part about that, and have decided that maybe it would be best left to discussing with a person after they decide how they feel towards me. Not hiding the fact, just saving it for the right moment. I uinderstand in my years that not everyone does kids. But when an attraction is felt for someone and there reall yis something there worth having . It should not matter. I know my daughter is a great kid and like all kids , she does not want her dad to be hurt so there is always that initiation ( for a lack of better words) phase when her dad brings a new person to share his life. and along with that can come a phase of distrust, that this new girl might take Dad away from her, and not just physically but mentally. Where Dad is not paying attention to her because he likes "Jane" ( just for the argument, no reflection.) better. I can see this a being a conflict of the heart for a woman. Kind of an Alpha female thing that would develop between a girlchild and new woman. So for all the women out there, its not you personally, its more the idea of you that comes into play in these circumstances. But if you are dedicated to getting this person as a life mate then acceptance and reason is the answer. Become her or his friend too. Some times thats all thats needed is to make 2 friends If you catch my drift. Thank you for listening. Will
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Posted: 2/11/2007 6:12:31 PM | | I am with all you single dad out there. I have 2 daughters living with me and I have a very hard time finding a date. I might have figured it out by the way I have been rated but I just wanted to say I know what you mean. I hope the best to you!! | |
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Posted: 2/11/2007 6:25:02 PM | | I dont think being a single dad is a problem at all. I have FULL TIME CUSTODY of my 2 kids since my son was 3 yrs old and my daughter was 6 months (My son is now 9). I have had no problem dating. Take control of your life and get out there. There are alot of inequalities for single dads but we have no reason to complain at all, single moms are screwed, especially if the kid is of mixed heritage. There is no advantage whatsoever for a man to be married! The sex usually wanes, and if it doesnt, then it is with the same woman for years. And you do not have to spend any money on someone else. Read nomarriagedotcom. I travelled to Odessa a year ago and had great sex with gorgeous young girls waaay younger than I was. And I currently date girls here that are 10 years younger than me! And they love my kids. Stop feeling sorry for yourself and grab the bull by the horns dude! YEEHAWWW! :) | |
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Posted: 2/11/2007 7:43:00 PM | I hear ya man, ive been single for over 2 years and since i have my 2 sons living with me fulltime its hard for me to get out and meet people.
And for some reason i dont get any messages from any women on here, ok maybe like 1 or 2 a year. And i dont understand why
All we can do is hope that there is hapiness for us in the future, and pray that mrs. right finds us | |
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| what do u think of a single dad...
Posted: 2/11/2007 10:36:40 PM | im a single parent, it is hard to find a female that would even consider going out, they say most of the time, in most cases, that im not thier type, wonder if it is me or the fact i have a child....
Believe the women. You are not their type. Having a child may be a secondary factor. Smart, good looking, athletic guys that are 6'4" and and successful have gals falling all over them and it matters little if they are single dads.
"It's true: Women prefer the tall guys" By Tim Friend, USA TODAY
Does size matter? Studies show that women favor taller men...
Female humans appear to be no different from any other species of animal when it comes to mate selection. Size - in this case height - counts.
That women prefer taller men is nothing new. Short guys, unless they're rich, powerful or famous, have come by this knowledge the hard way. And women all over the world openly profess desires for height in personal ads.
Is that fair? This is what one short man said:
Women...men the world over know very well that discriminating against "BBW," "cuddly," "curvy," "fat," "heavy," or, chuckle, "voluptuous" women in favor of "athletic," "fit," "modeleqsue," "skinny," or "thin" women is generally considered shallow, juvenile, and mean.
Men are chastised by women for openly admitting that we prefer women who aren't overweight. As a result, we are called shallow. We are called juvenile. We are called immature. We are called insensitive. We are called picky. We are called mean: all for prefering that the women in our lives take pride in their bodies, and control their weight.
But let's apply the same logic to height, and talk about women's expectations for men. No human can control their height once their growth spurts have ended. Yet, women have the she-cojones to require (or prefer) that the men who answer their posts be tall. So why are MEN chastised for our preferences, while WOMEN are not for theirs? Most of us can control our weight (and when I say most, that's a modest assessment...MOST of us can get out of bed, off the couch, or offline and get our asses to the gym). But NONE of us can control our height.
Simply put, the fact that many women openly require, or even prefer tall men over short men while they, at the same time, denounce and discourage men who prefer women who aren't overweight is simply a double-standard, and illogical.
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Posted: 2/12/2007 12:56:51 PM | | i think you for staying around for them . im a single mom an it is hard on me also most men want a woman with on kids . so they dont have to deal with them . me myself i want a man with kids an one that is in their lives more than 2 weekend a month someone that trys to have their kids as much as they can an if mom dont let him that is diff. i love kids an would do for his as i do for my own | |
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Posted: 8/23/2007 12:36:04 AM |  what do i think.?.... ha well congratulations on being a guy in this kind of world and actually taking care of your responsibilities. honestly i know you might be thinking to yourself, ha shes only 18 but what does she know.... well, for instance, ive been taking care of my oldest sisters daughter for about 7 years and no in not kidding. so i know how you feel about that whole thing. so imn my opinion, good job, and i respect you for the fact that even though the mother doesnt want to take responsibility, im glad that you do. | |
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Posted: 8/23/2007 1:32:23 AM | | I agree, finding the time to just meet someone is a challenge. But it is very rewarding. I am much closer to the kids now. I used to think putting in big hours to be a good bread-winner was the best way to help the family. But I think completely differently now. All those extra hours were stolen from the family. Now my priorities have been turned upside down. I value time with the kids over working. So I have tailored my working day around school drop-offs and pick-ups. Last year I relied on Mum to do school pickups, and I did the pre-school pickups in my lunch hour. My little one still needs to attend day-care but the other ones seem to be doing really well in school, so I must be doing something right. At least I am instilling a good work ethic in the kid’s minds by doing what I do. The domestic stuff was a challenge for a slob like me, but I have it down pat now. It helps to stop feeling sorry for yourself, and carpe diem. | |
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