SINGLE DADS | Single Parents

I'm a single dad. I have been since our twins were born 23 years ago. It's a long story so I won't get into it but suffice it to say, I'm a widower.

I have an 6 year old, and his Mom has not been a part of his lives. The only thing he know about her is what I have told him, and the pictures I have showed him. Over 3 years of not hearing from her I made the effort to track her down and give her the opritunity to be a part of his life. She did make an effort for the first month, then faded away again. I don't mind raising my kid alone, and actually I enjoy it. Lonely? sure at times, but I wouldn't trade the moments I get to spend with my kid for anything. So women don't assume I am looking for a Mom for my kid, because I'm not.

Hi. I am very proud of you. I truly believe it takes special men to be single fathers. I am a single mother of 10 year old boy and it’s hard to bring him up without father, but never impossible. It sure is alot easier to hand them over to your family or someone, but more rewarding to stand up to the struggle.

im a single dad, have been for over 18months since i took my daughters on, its a whole new word for me out there, picking them up and taking them to school & feeling like an alien when im the only father there, cooking, cleaning, sharing their problems and tantrums, when i first took them on i thought i would never cope as i enjoyed my freedom off going where i like, when i like to much, but i must say i wouldnt swap it for the world, my uncle also brought up his two childern on his own, so yes there is a few of us single fathers out there and in my case single fathers could run in the family lol

Single dad here aswell, have been for about 14 months so far, one 14 year old daughter living with me.  I think it sort of hinders your chances of a relationship so I think the best thing is to just sort of let things happen and see what turns up!

I work full time and have custody of my 13 year old daughter.  I think men kind of expect that a women will have kids in tow but I think women would prefer a man to be on his own and not have kids living at home.  There are loads of single parent dads but at 150,000 in the UK they are still in a minority.  My ex isnt good at babysitting so it restricts dating opportunities.  I love my daughter and wouldn't have missed seeing her growing up, I think having care of your kids makes a man more well rounded and responsible, it certainly makes you grow up quick.  Waiting for that attractive lady that accepts a bloke kids and all.  Happy New Year!

AlanNMN wrote:

I have an 6 year old, and his Mom has not been a part of his lives. The only thing he know about her is what I have told him, and the pictures I have showed him. Over 3 years of not hearing from her I made the effort to track her down and give her the opritunity to be a part of his life. She did make an effort for the first month, then faded away again. I don't mind raising my kid alone, and actually I enjoy it. Lonely? sure at times, but I wouldn't trade the moments I get to spend with my kid for anything. So women don't assume I am looking for a Mom for my kid, because I'm not.

You sound an amazing man, i know what it like being a single parent, my daughter is 7 and hasn't seen her father since she was 2 1/2, he had the oppunities but never did anything about it and you can never get them special moments back. He has missed out on so much,  It is hard on your own, but you just get on with it. If you eve wanna chat just search for lisaj34. take care xx

I am a single father of a 10 y.o boy. He has been with me for the last 14 months due to my ex-wife being physically unable to look after him properly. I love having him with me, despite the fact that it can be a struggle at times but on the whole- he's a lovely, caring lad who is adored by everyone that has met him.

paul69paul846 wrote:

Hey, most women think that the number of single moms exceeds the number of single dads. Hey all just wanted a show of hands out there to let these ladies know how many of us there are single dads are everywhere.

KEEP UP THE GD WORK U GUYS....

Men caring for their children is fantastic; a bloke who can enjoy life with children is intriguing and attractive..to me at least! Separating the family bit from the personal bit is necessary at first, and so much fun. Realising that you can enjoy yourself and still be a good parent is a relief, and don't worry about how others may perceive single parents..We're the bravest, toughest, best multi-taskers in the world. You'll understand if you've ever made dinner for three kids and the babysitter while straightening your hair and hopping around on one leg trying to put a pair of high heeled boots on to make the 7pm train...all so that you can go for that terrifying first date. From competent parent to nervous romantic in thirty minutes...thrills!

I have been a single dad since his mum walked out, it can be difficult at times to keep all the balls in the air at once, but the satisfaction you get cannot be equaled.
It certainly has made the father - son bond much stronger, he certainly keeps me grounded when things are tough.

hi. I am a single dad. I have a son and he is 2 n half. He has been with me 4 months now. It's a long story but he sees his mom 1 day a week. It is hardwork but I work fulltime as a manager of a computer shop and head engineer  and still find time to raise my son and continue my hobbie as a ceroc dancer. If you manage your time efficently it's not as difficult as people seem to make out.   Not every single father or mother lives off the state. Yet another social stereotype that is completely incorrect.

im a single mum have been for nearly 7 years, on saying that i was virtualy a single mum while i was married, i have a 13 year old daughter and an 11 year old son with mental heath problems, and a resent addition of a 9 moth old boy, my ex husband sees his children when they feel like it, i made the point of never talking badly about him in front of them but as time went on they made there own minds up about him, only bacause he would mess them around and break promisses he made to them, and they found out of there older half brothers what went on while we were married, my little boys dad cheated while i was preg, i gave him the chance to change after he begged and he did it again, so that was that, he sees his son when he can and when hes not chasing after random girls, theres one thing guaranteed to get me realy angry its putting onther paople before your kids, fair play to anyone who is a decent parent male or female, i feel being a single mum hinders your dating chances and poss new relationships, adding to that my son being ill it kinda makes you give up, it would be nice to meet some one but it would take a long time of building trust after everything thats happend, and they would need the patience of a saint to put up with my son, that or an endless supplie of valium lol

scarlett2008 wrote:

im a single mum have been for nearly 7 years, on saying that i was virtualy a single mum while i was married, i have a 13 year old daughter and an 11 year old son with mental heath problems, and a resent addition of a 9 moth old boy, my ex husband sees his children when they feel like it, i made the point of never talking badly about him in front of them but as time went on they made there own minds up about him, only bacause he would mess them around and break promisses he made to them, and they found out of there older half brothers what went on while we were married, my little boys dad cheated while i was preg, i gave him the chance to change after he begged and he did it again, so that was that, he sees his son when he can and when hes not chasing after random girls, theres one thing guaranteed to get me realy angry its putting onther paople before your kids, fair play to anyone who is a decent parent male or female, i feel being a single mum hinders your dating chances and poss new relationships, adding to that my son being ill it kinda makes you give up, it would be nice to meet some one but it would take a long time of building trust after everything thats happend, and they would need the patience of a saint to put up with my son, that or an endless supplie of valium lol

Honest monogamous men are out there just be patient.

Taximan49 wrote:

scarlett2008 wrote:

im a single mum have been for nearly 7 years, on saying that i was virtualy a single mum while i was married, i have a 13 year old daughter and an 11 year old son with mental heath problems, and a resent addition of a 9 moth old boy, my ex husband sees his children when they feel like it, i made the point of never talking badly about him in front of them but as time went on they made there own minds up about him, only bacause he would mess them around and break promisses he made to them, and they found out of there older half brothers what went on while we were married, my little boys dad cheated while i was preg, i gave him the chance to change after he begged and he did it again, so that was that, he sees his son when he can and when hes not chasing after random girls, theres one thing guaranteed to get me realy angry its putting onther paople before your kids, fair play to anyone who is a decent parent male or female, i feel being a single mum hinders your dating chances and poss new relationships, adding to that my son being ill it kinda makes you give up, it would be nice to meet some one but it would take a long time of building trust after everything thats happend, and they would need the patience of a saint to put up with my son, that or an endless supplie of valium lol

Honest monogamous men are out there just be patient.

thats nice know but not met one yet

I'm a single Dad to a 9 year old girl and a 4 year old boy. I wouldn't swap them for the world, but dating is difficult. I've had 2 serious relationships since their Mum and I split up.

One was with a girl 12 years my junior, who had no kids but was great with mine - for a while - then started getting very jealous and nasty.

The 2nd relationship was with a girl 6 years my junior who had 3 teenage girls - they were a handful at times but we all (5 kids and all) got on so well. But after 6 months, she wanted less and less to do with me and the kids, and it just fizzled out. No nastiness though.

My daughter was devastated when she heard it was over - but now is trying to match make me with friends mums!

always be  true to youself

its always hard for  the kids nomatter their age

Hiya
I am a single dad to 2 girls 13+14
They have been with me for just over 3 years now and i tell u,,
dating has become difficult,,but i am sure the right woman will
come along sometime.
Patience i suppose is the word,,but love my kids to bits.Happy they are with me now