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 Author Thread: TOO MANY SINGLE MOMS
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 7 (view)
 
TOO MANY SINGLE MOMS
Posted: 9/6/2009 2:30:33 PM
What a load of rubbish! Have you heard yourself? Get a grip. Too many single moms and you dont like it! Never heard anything so silly.

You seem to think all single moms are the same as your ex. I think you have some growing up to do!
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 48 (view)
 
At what age is it creepy if a man is sleeping with his daughter?
Posted: 9/22/2008 12:36:54 PM
Would it give you the heeby jeebies if a 9 yr old child slept in the same bed as her mother?
I hate seeing loving fathers being labeld like this.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 4 (view)
 
Should we be more careful...
Posted: 8/11/2008 2:12:47 PM
No I wouldnt consider it a red flag, it just means that person doesnt want kids, so what would be the point in contacting that person?
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 7 (view)
 
Only child... guilt?
Posted: 8/11/2008 2:30:47 AM
My daughter is an only child and I dont want anymore children, but I dont feel guilty about it at all.
The way I see it, I can give my daughter more, than I could if I had more than one child.
Her dad has had another child with someone else though and my daughter see's her half sister regulary.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 24 (view)
 
Do fathers with bad habits be able to spend time away with kids, even if the relationship has ended?
Posted: 8/9/2008 3:58:09 AM

come on people . how many of you that bashed this poor girl for potentially smoking pot drink alcohol? according to MADD 17,602 people died in alcohol-related accidents in 2007 alone. why don't you hypocrites leave her alone.


I dont think those people really believe what they are typing. I think they are just out to upset or cause offence to people, because they have nothing better to do
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 18 (view)
 
Do fathers with bad habits be able to spend time away with kids, even if the relationship has ended?
Posted: 8/8/2008 1:44:51 AM

On the other hand...Maybe He was Her supplier. Unless there is an honest response, we won't know will we? Sheesh


I would hate to go round being so judgemental of people. Sheesh!
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 14 (view)
 
Do fathers with bad habits be able to spend time away with kids, even if the relationship has ended?
Posted: 8/7/2008 12:57:57 PM
People are so quick to jump to conclusions on here...

Firstly, how do we know that he didnt start selling/using drugs after they had a baby together?

Secondly, what on earth makes people think that just because HE used drugs, that SHE did too? Sheesh!

Are you all saying that if YOUR partner started using drugs, that YOU would too?? Cos I know that I certainly wouldnt!
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 8 (view)
 
Do fathers with bad habits be able to spend time away with kids, even if the relationship has ended?
Posted: 8/7/2008 3:44:43 AM

Another father gonna get screwed because he made a little money selling pot to his friends... If he was such a horrible person to begin with dangerous and all why were you screwing him in the first place...


Grow up!

Selling "abit of weed" is ok to you is it?

People change, he may not have been selling or doing drugs when she got together with him.
She has every right to be worried about leaving her child with him.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 6 (view)
 
a first bday...
Posted: 7/10/2008 12:22:16 AM
I kept it simple for my daughters first birthday. I invited family and some of her little friends and their moms from playgroup to a little tea party.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 1985 (view)
 
do men actually exist that date women with kids??
Posted: 7/8/2008 3:18:06 PM

No, There are no men that date women with kids.
In the wild it's about spreading your seed and living on,To raise some other mans kids would not be natural and would not happen in the wild.
So, any man that says he would date women with kids is just desperate.


Oh Please!
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 179 (view)
 
Why the number of single parents ??
Posted: 7/6/2008 10:19:08 AM

Why not provide an incentive for people to stay together and make a relationshpi work even if it is just for thesake of the kids? Instead we let one or both parents walk away too esily.


Johne,

The more you post comments like this, the more it is obvious you have no idea about parenting.
How would it benefit any child to have its parents together when they are totally miserable?
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 5 (view)
 
Anyone else here choose to be a single parent?
Posted: 7/2/2008 11:52:01 PM
I didnt choose to become a single parent when I became pregnant. I "thought" I was in a solid relationship with a man I had lived together with for a few years and had been together with for quite some time.

The day I "chose" to become a single parent was when I had had enough of trying to make the relationship work, when he wasnt trying at all.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 3462 (view)
 
Ever Wonder Why Single Men Do Not like Single mothers?
Posted: 7/1/2008 12:40:05 PM

thats bull shit women do the same as men ive got two kids n another one due in aug and when i've spoke to some women and said i've got kids the chat ends there. why is the blame all ways on us when women do the same????????


If you have two kids and one on the way, why does it say in your profile that you have no kids?
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 3451 (view)
 
Ever Wonder Why Single Men Do Not like Single mothers?
Posted: 6/30/2008 11:53:25 PM

Isn't that thing Smuggler is speaking of a generator of some sort...Does it have extra outlets? LOL


Oh in that case...yeah smuggler...bring it along!
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 27 (view)
 
Should your ex take your kids if you're sick?
Posted: 6/30/2008 1:20:08 PM
I do get your point Nevaehs_mom, but the way I see it, once you are a parent, you are a parent. Just because you only have a child on certain days, doesnt stop you from being a parent the rest of the time.
Especially when its in the best interest of the child. If one parent is feeling too ill to take care of that child, the other parent should step in and take over.

Thats how my ex and I do things anyway.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 9 (view)
 
Does your child have the right not to invite somebody to his/her party?
Posted: 6/30/2008 12:31:23 PM
I think thats totally stupid! If I would haveto invite all 30 children in my daughters class, I wouldnt be able to afford to throw her a party in the first place!

My daughter invites her closest friends to her parties. On the day of her birthday she takes cake and buns to school to give to all of her classmates.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 24 (view)
 
Should your ex take your kids if you're sick?
Posted: 6/30/2008 12:14:25 PM

I am sorry but he is not obligated to take the children when you are sick in my eyes. I mean that is your job as a parent, is to look after the children weather you are sick or not.


But he is also a parent...
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 3443 (view)
 
Ever Wonder Why Single Men Do Not like Single mothers?
Posted: 6/30/2008 7:44:56 AM
Ok...am gonna tread carefully before I reply to that....what on earth is a step down transducer?
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 16 (view)
 
Should your ex take your kids if you're sick?
Posted: 6/30/2008 2:16:03 AM
Metoo57, I can only speak for myself here, but I do agree with most of what you have said.

My daughters lives with me, but her daddy can see her whenever he likes. I dont stop him from seeing her. Maybe that is why we do help eachother out when the other is sick. But I like to think its because we are both our childs parents, and the main thing is that our child is cared for and if that means one parent is sick, the other will step. I thinkt hat should be the case regardless of how much the parents get on or dont get on.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 11 (view)
 
Should your ex take your kids if you're sick?
Posted: 6/29/2008 3:23:10 PM
I dont get why people are saying dad isnt "obliged" to take over when mom is ill. He is the kids dad afterall. When couples are still together and one parent is ill, the other parent will take over. Why should it be any different if the parents are no longer together?

Just because the parents are no longer a couple, doesnt stop them from being parents to the kids, does it?

The OP was ill and didnt feel she could take care of the kids, dad should have stepped in and taken care of HIS kids.

When I am ill, my ex always takes care of our daughter. And if my ex is ill when he is suposed to be having our daughter, then I will step in and look after her. Simple as.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 3420 (view)
 
Ever Wonder Why Single Men Do Not like Single mothers?
Posted: 6/29/2008 3:25:46 AM

it gets me dates with the women I like: young, hot, SLIM(take notice), and not wanting a deep commitment.


Believe me sweetheart, I dont need to "take notice". You are more than the total opposite of man (if thats what you can be called?) that appeals to me.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 3392 (view)
 
Ever Wonder Why Single Men Do Not like Single mothers?
Posted: 6/28/2008 12:52:29 PM

i think guys who get serious with single moms have mental problems


ilietowomen...nice user name...thats gonna get you lots of dates...


Its cuz the men are smart. Women with kids with multiple men are high risk. And besides why should a Man that actually did something with his life, play a role in a childs life who's father is a human wasteland? Perhaps women should make better choices before they lay down with some of these guys. Oh wait, I guess thats just being young and stupid. My message to all the frustrated single mothers out there is this.

You made your bed, now sleep in it.


First of all, not all single moms have children to multiple fathers.
Second of all, not all the ex's of single mums are human wastelands.

Make better choices? So having a child with your husband, who you have been with for many many years is a bad choice? ok then...

Young and stupid? Not all single moms are in their teens. I was 28 when I had my daughter.

Frustrated? Not me. Im quite content with my life. I have my beautiful daughter, I have a great family and I have many great friends. I have a good social life and I am working towards a degree, so that when my daughter starts full time school, I can get a decent job.

I make my bed every morning, and sleep in it like a baby every night, thanks.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 3349 (view)
 
Ever Wonder Why Single Men Do Not like Single mothers?
Posted: 6/26/2008 12:10:27 AM

I feel a little left out (hehe) but I have to agree with Bob.


Yeah me tooo...gonna go cry in a corner now!

 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 27 (view)
 
Bad Parenting Behavior
Posted: 6/25/2008 10:27:45 AM
My daughter would never behave like that. She has been brought up to know better than that. She has respect for her own belongings, aswell as things that dont belong to her. And she respects her elders.

When I am out and about, I too sometimes see kids behaving apaulingly and wonder why the parents just sit there and do nothing about it.

A friend of mine has a boy who is 3. He is a nightmare. He spits at people and doesnt care who it is. If they are in waiting rooms, he will scream at the top of his voice for no reason. He hits and kicks his mum. I just dont get it.

The very first time she came to my house, she was amazed at all the nice things I have standing or laying around. Ornaments, picture frames etc. She asked me if my daughter doesnt wreck them? I said no why would she?
The first time I went to her house I was amazed at how bare her home is. She has nothing but 2 sofas and the tv and tv cabinet in her livingroom. She told me there is no point in getting nice things, because her boy would just wreck them!
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 75 (view)
 
Single moms - envied by married moms?
Posted: 6/25/2008 12:00:37 AM
Yesterday when I took my daughter to nursery, another mum came upto me and handed me a box of Maltesers (choccys for those that dont know). She told me her partner had been working away for the past two weeks, which left her looking after their child alone. She told me it was the hardest thing she has had to do and doesnt know how I do it. She told me to enjoy the choccys, after my daughtr had gone to bed.
I thought that was really sweet. She obviousley doesnt envy my life.

But on the flip side, I have plenty of married friends, who are constantly telling me they envy me.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 12 (view)
 
man with a kid
Posted: 6/24/2008 1:16:37 PM
OP, that would be a huge red flag to me. I would haveto find out the reasons he doesnt see his child, before going any further with him.

I wouldnt feel comfortable dating a man that doesnt make an effort to see his child.
I have even put in my profile that I would rather hear from single dads, or men that see their kids REGULARY.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 49 (view)
 
Why have your child call your new boyfriend or girlfriend mommy or daddy?
Posted: 6/24/2008 1:14:25 PM

Bob why are you stalking me? I posted 2 bad experiences..get a life. Do you think a child should call their parents new boyfriend/girlfriend daddy or mommy? If you do I feel sorry for your kids.


Thats not what Bob is saying and you know it Johne. He is highlighting the fact that you come on here, bash single mothers, claim you wont date them, but then end up telling countless stories about single moms you have dated. How long is your nose now Johne?
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 3261 (view)
 
Ever Wonder Why Single Men Do Not like Single mothers?
Posted: 6/22/2008 8:51:43 AM

I don't think I am better than anyone because I don't know anyone here. However, if the question comes up who did it right then yes I did. So you can think I am pretentious as you want but I just wanted to know why my choice is being disrespected yet you demand respect for yours. To me that isn't very fair now is it?


What exactly did you do right?

Most of the single parents on here got pregnant by their husbands, or long term partners. So getting pregnant by your husband isnt right? Most single parents on here thought they were in relationships that would last their lifetime. So why shouldnt they have babies with their choice of life partners?
Sometimes shit happens, and even after many many years with your partner, and even after having a child with them, things go wrong and relationships end. Its a fact. It could happen to you too. You could fall madly in love, get married, have babies...and then find yourself alone with your kids. Nobody is superior to that happening.
I think people that are in their late twenties and havent had children yet, and havent ended up a single parent for whatever reason, shouldnt get on their high horses and judge...afterall, it could still very easily happen to them.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 22 (view)
 
When and How do you talk about condoms?
Posted: 6/21/2008 1:37:02 AM
Simm, you should be so proud of yourself. I dont know many 12 year old boys who would discuss this kind of thing with their mom, let alone telling her he and his gf had kissed. It shows what a great parent you are. Job well done! I can only hope that my parenting skills are as good as yours.

I dont have any advice, my daughter is only 4 and I still have all this to come...
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 3220 (view)
 
Ever Wonder Why Single Men Do Not like Single mothers?
Posted: 6/21/2008 12:44:39 AM

I said it. I have yet to have a male friend who didn't make a move on me eventually. I know women who are friends with men waiting for the right moment for the true love to happen. I don't believe men and woman can be friends, without one secretly or not so secretly harboring feels/lust for the other.


I gotta disagree with this... (but hey, its the first time I have disagreed with anything you have posted lol!)

Men and women can just be friends. I have loads of male friends and have no desire to be in a relationship with them and vise versa. Some of my oldest and closest friends are male.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 3161 (view)
 
Ever Wonder Why Single Men Do Not like Single mothers?
Posted: 6/19/2008 11:56:07 PM

At least we can all sleep easier now that that's settled....


Yep, all that tossing and turning at night is finally over! Now we can sleep like a baby!
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 3144 (view)
 
Ever Wonder Why Single Men Do Not like Single mothers?
Posted: 6/19/2008 1:15:53 PM

I think the whole point of that comment was to incite a riot. Well, I'll tell you. It certainly pissed me off!


You shouldnt let little comments like that piss you off, thats exactly what the poster intended. I read it, shook my head and laughed
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 387 (view)
 
Do guys like single moms?
Posted: 6/18/2008 2:30:33 PM
Oh pleeeeeeeease dont get him started on the laws in Canada...AGAIN!
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 12 (view)
 
is there any thing wrong with a ready made family?
Posted: 6/18/2008 12:24:23 PM
Johne, before jumping in with your "anti single mom" protests, you should read the op's post properly. He stated that he may not be able to have more children himself.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 10 (view)
 
is there any thing wrong with a ready made family?
Posted: 6/18/2008 9:31:24 AM
OP, I think the problem that you will find is that most single moms are not looking for a replacement daddy. My daughter has a daddy, she doesnt need another one.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 335 (view)
 
Men dating single mothers
Posted: 6/18/2008 9:29:23 AM

some single mom's need to understand a few spoil it for others


Johne is that your favourite sentence?
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 3077 (view)
 
Ever Wonder Why Single Men Do Not like Single mothers?
Posted: 6/18/2008 9:24:45 AM
1) If you get pregnant, you're going to keep it. You've already demonstrated that; your little bundle of joy is living proof that you're pro-life, and I will have no choice or say in the matter. Up to 1/3 of my gross pay will be automatically removed from my paycheck for 18 years. If I lose my job, or can't pay, then I get labeled a deadbeat dad, and the cops come and throw me in jail.


Ever heard the phrase it takes two to tango?


Why in the world would I ever want to date someone who places me second in line to another man's litter? I want my significant other to be available to me, and not have to schedule our time around some kid.


Why would any woman want to have a man around that calls children "litter"?


3) A woman's body changes after she gives birth which makes the intimacy less satisfying for men.


Believe me mister, I have had NO complaints in that department


4) If you are a single mother, it shows that you are reckless and irresponsible.

Where is the father? How come you're not with him? If you have a child and the father isn't around, it projects that either you couldn't make the relationship work, or had poor judgment in choosing a mate. In either case, you were deliberately negligent about your contraception. Having a child now is a choice, one that you made. You could have exercised better judgment, a bit of restraint until you found a good, solid relationship but you didn't.


Relationships fail, its a fact of life. I was with my daughters father for many years. We lived together for many years. We were due to get married. HE made our relationship fail, not me. Must be nice living in such a black and white bubble though...
You are 30 years old, Im guessing you have been in a relationship...your relationships have failed also..


I don't want to be with someone who has poor judgment, is irresponsible, and/or can't make a relationship work. And I don't have to.


And Im betting that the majority of single moms wouldnt want a relationship with a man like you either.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 4 (view)
 
Raising Children
Posted: 6/18/2008 12:37:59 AM
To be honest I think it is a myth.

I have a 4 yr old daughter and yes she can be quite a handful, but on the other hand she is the sweetest thing alive. My friend has a boy of the same age and he is a total nightmare! He is rude, he hits out, he spits at passing people, he talks back to his elders. I believe if she doesnt somehow get him under control now, she will have a nightmare time with him when he hits his teens. And it isnt just a phase he is going through, he has been like this for atleast 2 years!
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 310 (view)
 
Men dating single mothers
Posted: 6/17/2008 12:06:26 AM
"Single moms need to understand this...single moms need to understand that.."

Johne, you are sooo predictable! Nothing ever changes with you does it?
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 146 (view)
 
Narrow minded men
Posted: 6/16/2008 2:58:21 PM

Helen::: can I ask you a question? Why do single mothers always lament about why some single childless men find reasons for not dating you.....when your profile clearly indicates that they will never be anything other than a second class peon?


I dont lament about why some single childless men find reasons for not dating me. I have never had that problem. I have never found it hard to find dates...with childless men or with men with kids of their own. So sorry, I cant answer you that question.

As for that comment in my profile..its how I feel. My daughter is my number one and thats that. But that comment hasnt stopped men from contacting me. I get atleast 2 or 3 messages from men each day.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 139 (view)
 
Narrow minded men
Posted: 6/15/2008 3:05:46 PM
Is it just me that wonders why men who obviousley have no interest in single moms, tend to hang rond the single parents forums?
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 138 (view)
 
Narrow minded men
Posted: 6/15/2008 3:04:33 PM

Absolutely, single mums are not worth the hassle they bring...............


ohhh here we go.... YAAAAWWWNNNN...
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 98 (view)
 
Narrow minded men
Posted: 6/12/2008 2:57:56 PM

funny title for a thread, and of course.. reading through this, its become another haven for the single mother crowd.



Well...this is the Single Parents board afterall...
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 16 (view)
 
To Date or not to Date
Posted: 6/12/2008 1:26:31 AM
I have dated both too.

However, I do prefer to date single dads, that doesnt mean Im not open to meeting a childless man though. If we click, we click.

The experience I have had with childless men, is that they just dont understand. They dont understand that I cant drop everything for them when they want me to. They cant understand why I cancel a date if my child is ill. They dont understand why I wont introduce my child to them until we have been dating atleast 3 months...
Those are the experiences I have had with childless men...but its not put me off going on dates with childless men altogether. Each man is different, wether thay have kids or not.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 13 (view)
 
If kids come first, are you willing to come second?
Posted: 6/12/2008 1:21:51 AM

If my child is very ill, I will be rescheduling our date.

If my child has a performance, Open house, etc. at school and I had a date scheduled for the same night, then the date will get rescheduled.

If it is my weekend with my child, and we have reached the point where introductions have been made, and you want to hang with us, then we are more than likely going to be doing something child friendly.


Thats pretty much how I see it too.

I would much rather date a single dad and if he didnt put his child/ren first for examples like the above, then I wouldnt want to be dating him.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 356 (view)
 
Do guys like single moms?
Posted: 6/11/2008 12:38:10 PM

of couse. i think single mom knowns how to be better friend and intimacy than single girl because single mom do get to the point and no have no time to waist. mike


eh?
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 355 (view)
 
Do guys like single moms?
Posted: 6/11/2008 12:37:15 PM

What makes me laugh is women here on POF with kids, they think the world revolves around them. They should realize the situation that they are in.


If thats what you really think, then all I can do is feel sorry for you.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 2 (view)
 
A Complete Change?
Posted: 6/10/2008 12:37:51 PM
My dad moved to Spain about 4 years ago. My daughter and I live in the UK. We go over to visit him, usually twice a year. Last year I had the chance to move over there with my daughter. Things here in the UK werent going so great for me and I was feeling pretty low. I had the offer of a job over there and our lifestyle would have been better. And not to mention all that sunshine!!!

But at the end of the day, I couldnt take my daughter so far away from her father. I just couldnt bring myself to do that to them.

Do I regret it? Yep...most days lol
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 48 (view)
 
Narrow minded men
Posted: 6/9/2008 9:51:09 AM

I get it but I do not agree with it. The women case the "bad boy" because he is alpha male that they want to change or "tame" When they can't do that and bad boy moves on because he does what he wants to do as he has found a prettier woman or he chooses his career instead of being a father the woman is left with children to care for...so her focus now being her kiddies she decides it is best for all of them to have a nice guy or "beta males" who can provide structure and a family unit. Nice guy, BETA Males basically then say...well now that said woman has had her fun relationship and it did not work out and she is alone she wants me to step in and provide for her. What do I get out of this? Not much really so beta male declines. Which themn has single mom complaining that beta males are shallow immature and insecure


Bloody Hell Johne, you really are very bitter arent you?
And there you go again stereotyping all women.
I for one dont go after "bad guys". I go for men that attract me in some way and to be honest, men with a "bad boy " reputation dont interest me one bit.
 laneybird
Joined: 3/6/2006
Msg: 2960 (view)
 
Ever Wonder Why Single Men Do Not like Single mothers?
Posted: 6/9/2008 12:13:04 AM

Yes Johne, my dating pool maybe smaller, but Im happy with that. I wouldnt want men in my dating pool that wont accept me for who I am and what I am.

You may rule them out of your dating pool, but that doesnt mean you haveto be so rude to them.

I remember you saying that you would love to have kids one day. But most women your age already have kids and alot of them wont want anymore. So doesnt that mean that your dating pool gets smaller too?


Are you choosing to ignore this question again Johne?
 
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