Things You Should Know Before Dating a Single Mom

Things You Should Know Before Dating a Single Mom

Although I am not a single mom, I’ve been fortunate enough to meet strong and beautiful women who have taught me that while being a single mom is an everyday challenge, it does not come without the ability and strength of becoming the ultimate super-mom along the way.

Written by   Stephanie

 

She will put her child/children above all else -including you.

Do not be offended. She has gone through a lot and the very fact that she puts her children first speaks volumes about your prospective future with her. Wouldn’t you like to marry a woman who will put her kids’ interest before hers? Also, there is nothing less admirable than a woman who disregards her priorities and family for a man.

She will not tolerate any of your nonsense.

Single moms know what it’s like to have all the weight on their shoulders and to have to show a brave face even on the worst days. Such struggles made her a fighter and helped her discover her self-worth. For this reason, single moms will not tolerate dishonest, immature, and selfish individuals who waste her time.

Single moms are super mature and want someone who shares this same trait.

Single moms are used to getting things done without much help. Such events do not occur without the perks of being extremely mature, tenacious, and reliable. Immaturity is a HUGE turnoff so make sure you are up for a serious relationship.

Your relationship with her child/children will be a determining factor in whether your relationship blossoms and continues onto a committed and serious relationship.

When dating a single mom, you must be committed and understand that her priorities aren’t the same as those of other women you have dated. She is a mother and while she may not want to rush the relationship into a more serious status, she is ultimately looking for a match for both herself and her child/children. You don’t have to love children but you must build some sort of relationship with her kids if you are looking to join her family. Similarly, if you do not form any kind of bond or connection with the kids, it can prevent you from growing in the relationship as a couple.

In some cases, you must understand that she needs to co-parent with her child’s father.

Yes, it will be uncomfortable to have to see her ex frequently when he is coming to see the kids or even more uncomfortable – to see that the person who left her suddenly shows up one day but know that in the case that she and her ex have an agreement to co-parent for the children’s best interest, your support will be very important in reassuring and supporting her to have the most smooth transition as possible. Your understanding will not go unnoticed, she will be grateful to you and respect you dearly for understanding and for having the kids’ interest as a priority over your own.

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