Dating : How to start dating when you have kids?
I’m a 23 year old female with 2 kids. Was married at 15 and after 5 years divorced. I’ve finished my bachelor’s degree and have a great job now. Life is stable and now the loneliness has started. I’ve been on many dates, but always end up hearing the same lines. « You’re too busy » « I think you’re really hot, but not interested in kids can we just hookup? » Or end up dating someone for a couple months and liking them, but they decide that kids are a deal breaker because I don’t have a lot of free time to go out. Even hearing this from men that have kids themselves. I respect someone’s choice for not wanting to get involved with something challenging, especially with their dad not around. I’m just curious how other single moms have gone about dating?
You just have to keep looking. Someone will come along that will want to date all three of you. It’s hard yes but good things take time.
You just gotta be up front about having kids. No one wants to deal with kids especially when you are in young 20s and starting out your career after college. One is already too many so it is very important that you disclose this on your profile. You are also living in the city so I am sure you will be able to connect with people who don’t mind meeting a woman with 2 kids.
I’m not going to say “you should do this or that”, but I think finding someone who might have a cultural background that puts emphasis on family helps.