Dating Someone With Kids

November 2, 2009 | Filed Under Online Dating, dating advice | No Comments

Internet dating has everything to do with convenience; the luxury of being able to log-on and tap into your dating life whenever you have a spare few minutes, the time-saving ability to weed through dozens, even hundreds, of potential dates in no time, the built-in organization of dating websites like Datepad, which allows you to keep up with multiple people and various forms of communication at once, it’s no wonder internet dating has quickly gone from new internet fad to universally-prevalent, completely legitimate social option.

We all have a limited amount of spare time. And one of the most commons reasons, or so I understand, is having children. I call them biology’s little time consumers. Lest I represent myself, I want to make it clear; I do NOT have children. I don’t pretend to have the knowledge to write an advice piece on what it is like to be a single parent as it relates to 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.

Like 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.

Be prepared to be second best at all times

New parents are often overheard saying that they thought they could never love someone more than their spouse; until they had a baby. That new bundle of joy just took over their heart. That’s just the way biology works. Dating someone who has strong emotional ties to someone else, in this case their child(ren), you need to be realistic and put your ego on the back burner. Their children come first, always.

Children have a Mom AND a Dad

Okay, so you’ve met an amazing man. Funny, smart, ambitious and good looking and you’re a smitten little kitten. You just love his adorable 5 year old and wonder of wonders, the little thing thinks you’re okay too. Enter the mom. No, not your sweetie’s mom; 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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