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Posted: 5/15/2008 7:44:30 PM | | i wish i could meet a great single dad..im a great single mom alone for 5 years! | |
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Posted: 5/16/2008 7:26:19 PM | Raised 3 kids alone, no support or help , 365 days a year. Most woman I have met, even though they have done the same thing, do not really like a guy like that.
Mostly, I have found, they prefer a guy who isnt tied down as they are when a father is raising his kids full time. | |
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Posted: 5/17/2008 12:36:41 AM | Have seen my children every week since the day I was divorced, and that was quite a long time ago.
Now, their mum doesn't want them around anymore and they are living with me. Just wish it had of been sooner! I love my kids (two young ladies 16 and 18).
Best wishes to all you parents out there.  | |
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Posted: 5/17/2008 7:28:44 AM | | reading though all the single dads i take my hat of to u as a single mum i no its not easy but the love for our kids is | |
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Posted: 5/17/2008 7:46:25 AM | Eh, it's a life like any other. I've been at this for 9 years now, and their mom started helping out a bit financially 4 1/2 years ago (child support, don'tchaknow). That was a nice change. She sees them alternate weekends and has started taking them chunks of the summer. That's good for the kids, though the rules change some at her house. I am sure she says the same about here. :)
I admire anyone who can do the full-time single parent thing without going crazy, broke, or both.  | |
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Posted: 5/17/2008 9:32:37 AM | Is there any market out there for single dads?
I am beginning to wonder. Seems there is a big flashing warnign beacon over my head.....I have primary care of three kids...mom is in the picture, but we havent spoken (for good reason) in nearly a yr. I am better off this way. Regardless.....What's anyone's take on what a sane woman would do when coming across me? | |
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Posted: 5/17/2008 6:07:02 PM | Yep Marc!
Got that big Flashing Warning Beacon over my head as well!
LOL......Its amazing how many women have in their profiles "To date me you MUST like my kids as well" Or something along those lines.
Yet when women find out I'm ACTUALLY the Primary full time caregiver to my 2 Yr old Boy. You can actually hear the screams across the internet as they run in fear.
But I wouldn't have it any other way! He's my world and his mother just isn't parent material. | |
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Posted: 5/18/2008 10:22:39 AM | Dont worry you are not. I am sure we are many, just we don't tend to shout about it.
Just get on with it, and enjoy the precious and fun times we have with our children watching them grow and mature into fine and Loveing adults is just the greatest thing ever.
I have had custody of my daughter since she was 5yrs old and would not have missed one second of it.
good luck to all of you who have picked the ball up and run with it. not always the easy option but much the truly the best, choice, I ever made. | |
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Posted: 5/18/2008 10:42:05 AM | ive had sole custody of my 12 year old son for 10 yrs now and hes the best thing that ever happenned ! | |
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Posted: 5/18/2008 10:44:41 AM | I love a single dad....there is truly nothing more lovely to see and experience than a man that is committed to his children. Why should it be any different than a single mom...its not in my eyes.
Kudo's to you for being a good and responsible parent!!
p.s. any woman with issues around this isnt for you at all | |
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Posted: 5/18/2008 10:46:19 AM | im quite sane...or so my mental health practitioner keeps telling me, hahahaha.
I completely and utterly adore and respect you...i would love to find a man like that. | |
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Posted: 5/19/2008 12:37:44 PM | | I'm a single dad of 2 girls. My ex decided that she wanted to party and get laid more than she wanted to be a mom. After almost 2 years, I can safely say my girls are better off without her influence in their life. It would be harder to have them live with her than it would ever be doing it on my own. | |
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Posted: 5/19/2008 2:35:50 PM | I am a single mom, and would love to meet some single parents.. dads especially!
I just found the forums... (puts on her dork badge)
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Posted: 5/19/2008 3:41:33 PM | I admire a single dad, I think they see what we go thru as a female with having to deal with deadbeat dads and I think they respect the female more after they have been put in that role as well | |
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Posted: 5/19/2008 8:16:06 PM | Kudos dad!
You are doing the right thing. The rest of the stuff can wait. However, as for me, I would love to date a single dad. I'm just a bit wary of if whether he thinks his kids can do no wrong, or if he actually wants help parenting. You can't bring in a partner, but only in some areas. Its all or nothing. I know this would be tough for me. I've been the only parent my son knows. His dad hoofed it when my son was only one year old. His loss. My kid rocks. The irony is, he's almost like a carbon copy of his dad in so many ways..... What a kick. Any guy who puts away his needs for his kids is alright with me.
Where are all you guys?
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Posted: 5/20/2008 12:17:30 AM | There are a lot of single Dads like me, who are very involved in their children lives.
In fact I prefer single moms who understand what it take to raise a child. | |
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Posted: 5/20/2008 1:57:07 AM | | Hiya, i am the same as you....i am a single dad to a 12 year old and have been for the last 8 years....best thing...EVER!!!! | |
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Posted: 5/20/2008 6:45:28 AM | | man thats harsh... u always hear about fathers ditching there kids and ex... or how there ***holes, liers bla bla bla. being a guy with a kid gets you judged all the time. im still tring to get my kid and all i hear is how bad guys are with kids. its finaly good to see men look possitive for once... gives me hope. keep fighting and hold in there | |
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Posted: 5/20/2008 1:51:41 PM | i give all you single dads out there a big hand. just remaining in the childrens lives is a plus. for you raising them yourself is amazing. i have two boys that live with me 24 7 so i know exactly how hard it is to be a single parent.
myself i prefer to date single dads,as they are more understanding of my situation. notthat i wont date a guy who doesnt have kids.
so once again kudos for the single dads out there. | |
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| full-time single dads
Posted: 5/20/2008 7:01:48 PM | | I am full time single dad, 9 years now. Raised my kids,ready to move on with my life. Would not have missed it for the world. | |
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Posted: 5/21/2008 9:36:42 AM | As a single grandmother (raising two grandkids) I too have the utmost respect for you!
I have four grandkids, the first two lived with me for several years, until my ex SIL decided to take on the task of full time care for them, now I have two more with me who have been with me for the most part of 4 years they are now 8 and 10....mom is sick and unfortunately their father just doesnt want the responsibility on a full time basis... but just wants to be there for the sports!
Kids are alot of FUN, and there are sooo many rewards for you as parents as they grow, but they also are alot of work and require sacrificing alot, but they are so worth it. I personally believe that there is nothing more important for one to do then to raise their own children.
My grandkids are very well adjusted (thank goodness) inspite of the selfish parents which they ended up with, but it hurts me to think of all of the wonderful experiences and times that the parents are missing out on. (and vice versa)
I remain hopeful (for the kids and the parents) that at some point these guys parents finally figure out their priorities and hopefully include the children!
Keep up the good work guys! | |
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Posted: 5/21/2008 1:12:58 PM | | LOVE THEM!!!! a little jealous at times, seems like they are celebrated a little more than us single moms because it's more of an oddity... but i would LOVE to meet one!!! | |
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