Do you think it's possible to have a successful dating relationship if you are a single parent and they don't have kids?
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LovingLife33
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Yes. From experience, that's practically what my mother's doing. They don't seem to be having any problems.
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yes i think it can work, my friend met her bf when he had a child and she didnt and now they are really happy and have 2 children of their own. my brother as also been out with people who have children and although it can be difficult at first it is possible to have a good relationship
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Absolutely! My mother did it AND was able to remain friends with my father at the same time! My father and stepfather are genuinely really good friends, too. As a matter of fact, my father took my stepfather out on his bachelor party. My dad would call my house to talk to my stepdad. My dad always had a key to my house and my stepfather had a key to his. My mother and stepmother were also very close! It made things a lot easier on me when I was growing up but I hated it 'cause I couldn't get away with ANYTHING!! LOL
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Definitely. But take the time to really build a relationship with each other before the children get involved.
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Yes, done that on two occasions the point pisces made about taking the time to see if it has legs is a good one. However it is hard trying to evaluate weather a relationship is going to work in the early days but I do agree with the point. I have always looked at the person and not the situation (as many many people do) and never found it a problem. It does make the break up harder though.
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Sure it is possible . You will just ahve to give the non parent time to adapt to being in a parental type enviroment and role. If someone wants to be with you child or not they will strive to be with you and accept and love your child as their own.
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it is actualy easyer to date someone that dosnt have kids when you have a kid. there is no jelousy from another kid when your kid starts to bond with them. you only have to find a babysitter for your child. there is no fighting between the kids wich can create conflict with the perents. also depending on how long you have been a single perent you are going to have 2 different perenting styles wich also creates conflict.
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with patience and unserstanding of each the non-parents needs/feelings from the parent and visa-versa
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Yes. If the two genuinely like eachother, kids shouldn't even be an issue.
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Absolutely, it happens all the time
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Yes, I loved his child before I met her because she is a part of him...
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absolutely. as long as they're willing to accept that you are a package deal. if the two of you become serious, the child is going to be a part of that. and they have to know that your child comes first, no matter what. **kisses**
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I was just recently with a girl who has a 2 year old daughter. I felt our relationship was going well; I am surprised myself of how attatched to both the mother and daughter I got. It wa a great 2 in 1 package and the woman was very motherly to me, and a lot of guys love women that remind them of their mothers in the sense of taking care of them :) . The kid was lots of fun too! I got double the loving, double the hugs and kisses. How could I complain. I may even look for another mommy.
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I married a childless man. I have a son from a previous relationship. We have been married since Oct '06 and now have a beautiful daughter added to our family. It really depends on each person and relationship though.
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Wow, that's a great question. I'm a single mom of 3 teenagers and honestly, it has been a huge issue for me to date men who do not have children. They simply don't understand the responsibility and time constraints that I have and seem to get frustrated when I "have the kids" on my weekends, etc. I find it's much more comfortable for me to date men who have children because they understand what I'm going through, and vice versa. There is a lot let pressure when we're dealing with the same type things, you know? And, my kids are my priority and I respect and admire a father who feels the same about his own.
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I had 3 kids when my present husband and I actually started dating (I have known him since I was 8 years old). He has always treated them as his own and they consider him their dad as their own have no interest in them, nor do they really care. We now have an adopted daughter between us. They have a great dad and they will tell you the same. We will celebrate our 27th anniversary in April...so that's a yes. :-)
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