Were all pressed for time, for any number of reasons. One of the most common reasons, as I understand it, is the presence of children. Ah yes, biology's little time consumers. Now, let me not misrepresent myself: I do not, repeat, DO NOT, have children. So I won't pretend to have the expertise to write any kind of advice on what it is like to be a single mother in the wide world of romance and sex.
I do, however, have single with baby friends and I myself have dipped into the single daddy dating pool once or twice. And from that, I have garnered a little experience about the ins and outs of dating someone with kids, which I now share with you.
Enjoy kids
This should not even have to be mentioned, but unfortunately it does. If you do not enjoy being around kids and you do not want any of your own, think twice before dating someone packing reproductive baggage. There is always a possibility that you will grow attached to and even learn to like these particular children and there is nothing wrong with testing the waters. However, if you do not enjoy children, don't get attached to your new found sweetie too quickly. His or her children aren't going anywhere.
Are you ready to come in second, always?
I've heard so many parents say that they thought they had met the love of their life until they had a baby. Then it was game over, heart totally belongs to that little thing. Of course that's how it is. Its biological. You can't fight city hall, people. When you're dating someone who already has that strong of an emotional tie to another person, you have to be realistic about where their allegiance is going to be and put your ego on the back-burner.
All kids have a Mom AND a Dad
So you've met this amazing man. He's smart and funny and ambitious and you are just dying, you little smitten kitten. And even better, you love his 5-year-old and the little thing thinks you're pretty cool, too. Then you meet mom. Oh no, not his mother, but a far scarier entity: the baby mama.
Don't get me wrong, sometimes (rumor has it) separated co-parents have a completely respectful, amicable, even friendly relationship. If that's the case, then breathe a sigh of relief. Maybe. No matter what the state of relation is between your beau/belle and the other parent of their children, there will be a certain amount of baggage to deal with. And this other person will always (hopefully, for the kids sake) be around in one way or another.
In other words, be secure. That's really all there is to it. If you're insecure to begin with, dealing with exes, coming in second in priorities and getting to know his or her kids will do your head in.
If you don't confront and overcome those insecurities, the relationship won't last. If you're lucky, you will find yourself with someone who empathizes with your position, and can hold your hand through the tricky parts.
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