Dating advice for a single father?

I was wondering. I mean...I lvoe my kids to death and they are 1st in my life no matter what. But it seems like it has put a hole in my dating life. Do you think its something I should mention right away? I think the otehr person should know before she gets attached you know? It just seems like when I mention my lifestyle..single daddy of 3 kids working full time...I get a lot of respect and admiration but no love. : (





Any single dads have this issue? I could use some advice. Maybe I should not mention the kids until later? Females what should be my approach?Dating advice for a single father?
Being out front is that way to go, because you will know right off the bat if they are willing to accept your kids or not and if you are a wonderful father, that is what you are going to want for your kids, is someone that will accept them. I went threw that, I met my hubby and I had twin boys that were only 1 1/2 yrs old, but i put it out on the table in the beginning and he stuck around and now those are his boys!!! So be up front about it, so that way you aren't wasting your time or hers. You will find someonet hat doesn't care if you have kids or not and may find someone that has kids of her own also! It will work out! Just be patient, those are precious little jewels in your life and you have to make sure that they stay #1 and that no women will come in place of that! So just take your time, make sure you are finding the right woman to bring into there lives! Good luck!!!Dating advice for a single father?
I think it's something that should be brought up right away. Why spend a bunch of dates with a girl that is only going to be turned off by the idea of you having 3 kids? You might as well tell them right out, instead of wasting pointless dates when you could be having a great time with a really nice woman that doesn't mind you having kids. I don't think that you should feel like you have to tell the person you're dating. You should wait until you're ready to. It just kind of depends on what you want to do. Just don't set yourself up for a disappointment. =)
Definitely mention them right from the start. If it were me I'd want to know. Maybe some of the ladies that you've dated don't feel ready to consider 3 little people in their lives...just means you haven't found the right one. You want someone who will want to be around kids if the relationship moves forward...Good luck to you, it's not easy raising kids even when there are 2 people to do it - you'll find someone special.
Save yourself future heartache... mention it at the start to avoid hearing, ';I'm sorry, I think you're great, but I wish you would have told me you already had a family...';





I advise waiting for introductions to the kids until your new relationship looks like it is going to go deep. Woman after woman through your kids life til you find the right one isn't the greatest thing to do.
My ex fiance was a single father of two. And yes it was difficult when we were dating. But to be honest, we were together for two years, moved in together and got engaged. The kids were included in every decision we made together, so it can be done. We split for other reasons though (still great friends). You have to find the right girl, and yes tell her up front! The Maturity level of the girl you choose to date has a lot to do with how she'll handle it. You'll know right away from the way she acts and her expressions if it will cause a problem for her. Good Luck! and good Job!
you need to mention it becuase one way or another they are going to find out and if they fine out later they thier gonna be pissed its gonna be hard becuase lots of woman now adays or not redy to be momy dearest especially not to some one elses kids. All i can say is try and find a woman that dont hate on the fact that you have kids.
I am a single mom, and MY FIRST thing I mention is that I have 2 kids.. If someone isnt interested in my children too, then they are not worth my time!!! I havent been dating much, but i wont introduce my children until i know it is someone worth introducing.. I mean we all come together... A PACKAGE DEAL!! ha ha ha
Yep I would tell them.. but I would not introduce them to my children before I thought there was a chance it was going to go further. introducing another person who might just be a Javier, you really are a fantastic catch.. whoever lands you and yours is a very very lucky lady.. so do not forget that my friendx
aww your cute...too bad im taken


i have no advice but a friendly comment


i dont have to wish you luck with the ladies
I would think a lot of single people would be a little scared of the idea of being with someone that has kids already. If you find a woman that loves kids then it would probably make that transition easier. Another single parent would have a great appreciacion for what you are doing.





My aunt just got engaged, she's a single mother with 1 kid, and he's a single father with 1 kid. You just have to keep looking and you'll eventually find that woman :)





I know around where I live there are date nights for single parents, it cant hurt to check that out and see if there is stuff like that around you.





And I would bring it up right away about you having kids, if they are scared off by that then who knows how they will handle any other kind of pressure in the relationship. I would wait till the second date, get to know each other first and see if you even like her and she likes you.
personally, i'd want to know right off the bat.....they are your number one priority, and if the girl understands that, you'll avoid a whole lot of drama from you not being able to call or go out sometimes. it might also depend on whether or not she has kids or if she seems intimidated about them, or scared about the fact that she will probably get attached to the kids and if it doesn't work out, it'll be 4 times the heartache. if you're looking for a serious relationship, i'd say definitely put it out there in the beginning. i'd also let her know if you're looking for something serious, or if you're just looking for a few dates here and there, without long-term plans for the future--after you've talked a few times, of course--i wouldn't lay out the whole thing about the future during the first conversation....but about having a few of the best kids in the world, yes. you'll get more of an emotional investment from a girl than just respect and admiration, when you find that one who will accept everything about you, kids included.
Yes, you must let them know right away, it is the only and best option. I can see that your children are your top priority and any young woman who is interested in you will know that right from the first.


Also, one other thing I probably don't need to mention, is this. Do not introduce anyone to your children unless you are serious and it is going to become a regular thing. There is nothing worse for a child than to see a parade of 'possibilities' only to find that they are no longer there.


I am sure that for a very presentable, respectable, responsible and caring person like yourself, there is a Miss Right just around the corner,


Show yourself as the genuine person you are and you will find her.


Good Luck and let us on Y/A know as soon as you find her, and believe me it won't be long..