Dating a single dad and our alone time is scarce. We spend 90% of our time as a family. (single dad, full custody of one child, child has few friends) What is the best way to tell him that I need alone time without feeling selfish?
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There isn't one. He is obviously committed to his child. You will either have to accept life with him as it is or go away. If you try to come between he and his child I can pretty much guarantee you will be kicked to the curb.
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ask him for alone time. But if you want to be with this dude, this is the role you will be signing up for. It doesnt get any easier.
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Your relationship should be strong enough to tell him how you really feel. You should not fear for asking something that you need. Be honest, don't attack, and just tell him face to face what your needs are. My wife and I have special times that are just for us. Set up a keyword to let him know that you are needing some alone time. I bet he would also welcome some alone time.
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You can't. I was a single dad and later in life I date a single parent. Unlike you I knew what I was getting into and felt that if I told her I needed alone time that I would violate what I believe and would be told to move on. ( and rightly so)Children have to come first!
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Everyone needs alone time - it isnt selfish - its necessary - unfortunately we often dont get as much as we need. Talk with him about it and ask if you could maybe be excused from the next shopping trip or whatever it is that you all do together.
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