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untitled / Dating / 9:23 PM - Sunday June 19, 2005
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A Sportif (Female, New York, 26-28, Administrative) asked:


I have talked to this guy a few times and I kind of liked him, however the other day he made a negative comment about single moms, my sister is a single mom and I adore my niece and the fact that she is raising her daughter alone does not change the fact that she is an amazing woman. I am not worried about the guy, but I was wondering how do you guys feel about single moms, is this a reason for not pursuing a relationship with a woman even though everything else is great????


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A Guy Critical (Male, 22-25, Technical) answered:

Screenname: gs500f


I grew up with a single mom. I have a LOT of respect for them. I know how hard they have to work. However, that hard work pays off. I grew to appreciate things that I got more, and I grew to appreciate and respect women in ways I probably would not have if I had had both a mother and a father influence. I give a lot of respect for single moms.

I have been in relationships with two single moms, and casually dated two others. Being a single mom will not stop me from dating a girl if I like her. My only stipulation is that she is able to make time for me sometimes; even if it means getting a babysitter so we can go out sometimes. The girls usually like this idea; because then they do not feel bad about "holding me back" or whatever. I spend time with them and their kids, but once every week or two we need time together so we can have "adult time" out and about. And I am fine with it.

So I have a lot of respect for single moms and see no reason not to date them.




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A Rebel (Male, Detroit, 46-55, Other Profession) answered:

Screenname: roldgold


I was raised by my mom. My dad was 700 miles away and I saw him 2 or 3 times a year. Anybody that does not pursue a single mom must have a reason so I don't judge them. Doesn't mean I understand them. But I feel there is no excuse to make negativities about single moms just because they are single with children.

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An Intellectual Guy (Male, San Francisco, 56-65) answered:

Screenname: chesterdad


At my age, most of the dateable women I meet are single moms. Although on a gut level, it gives me pause to think about their inability to make better choices in mates, I never reject them outright.
I've had a wide range of experiences with them, though; some better than others. The problems invariably do not center on the women, but on the kids, toxic exes, inability to balance obligations to work, family, and myself.
I'm ready to swear off single moms as a rsult.

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A Creative (Male, Seoul, 29-35, Teaching) answered:

Screenname: oreovictim


I have respect for single moms. Heck, my mom was one when I was growing up. I'd never make a negative comment about one.

Although I respect single moms, I'd never date one. I honestly don't care for kids, and I never want to have any. (They're cool to be around for a little while, but it's just not my thing.)

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An Intellectual Guy (Male, San Francisco, 56-65) answered:

Screenname: chesterdad


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