Dating a Single Dad? Here’s What You Need to Know If You Want to Date Him

Let’s face it: dating is hard. In today’s dating world, we are rejected for the smallest details, even if we are the perfect match. The choice is too big, the choices too difficult. Then add the single parents, their ex-partners and children. you can fill in the blanks yourself – it only gets harder.

But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to have a relationship with a single dad. Attractive single men with kids have a number of desirable characteristics that women find attractive. If you’re looking for a single dad, here are the things you need to know.

1. Single fathers are in demand

According to research from dating site Zoosk, single dads are pretty popular. To learn more about what dating as a single dad looks like, the dating platform surveyed 3,051 single women and analyzed 301,242 messages. What do you know? A whopping 92% of single women are open to dating a single dad. 55% of these sames are even “very” open to the idea.

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2. Add up the positives

Single fathers have something that childless men don’t. According to the same study, there are a number of reasons why single fathers are so attractive. The most popular reason given by women? That single fathers are used to thinking about someone else and not just themselves. Here are the other reasons why women find a single father more suitable for a relationship:

What Women Value About a Single Dad

1. He has a greater sense of responsibility: 41%
2. He knows he is no longer the center of the universe: 26%
3. He is more caring: 15%
4. He is more patient: 9%
5. He is more attentive: 9%

The conclusion? According to these women, the single father is a man, he is no longer a boy. He knows where his responsibilities lie and prioritizes what is important in his life. He is the example and acts according to this role. Although single fathers have all kinds of beloved characteristics, it is not all roses and moonshine.

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3. He has less time

Single men have one thing in common: they have less time for you. Raising children takes up a lot of time. This time has to come from somewhere and you guessed it, it comes at the expense of the time you want to spend with him. Flexibility is therefore necessary. Children are unpredictable and their needs always come first. If you thought spontaneous dinners or last-minute plans were the norm, think again .

Time is money , but in the case of a single father, time is especially scarce. That doesn’t mean he doesn’t find you important, but the time you have will have to be of high quality. You will have to appreciate the small, precious moments.

Please note that he is quite busy between 5pm and 8pm to keep everything running smoothly.

4. Priorities are different

You may be used to dating someone who only gives you his attention. With a single dad, the situation is completely different. You are not priority number one. His children come first and you will probably never get top priority. Are you willing to settle for second place?

Please note that your date night will be cancelled if his son suddenly becomes ill.

Flexibility is going to have to be your new best friend. Kids get sick, school projects come up out of nowhere, and babysitters sometimes cancel. If you’re considering a relationship with a single dad, you’re going to have to be your most flexible. Can you adapt?

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5. Jealousy is inevitable

A relationship with a single father is not just about you and him. There are all kinds of people in his life, who were there before you were there. You can get jealous, he can get jealous, his children, the mother of the children. There are many parties who can all get jealous . In other words, jealousy is to be expected.

Please note that he wants to maintain contact with the children’s mother.

It’s not always easy, but the ex will be there. She is the mother of his children after all. You have to try to see the situation from his perspective and be mature in your approach. It’s in everyone’s best interest to be mature about it – that’s the way it is.

6. It is a complete package

A relationship between a man and a woman can be complicated enough, but adding a child adds a new dimension. Are you ready for that? The complexity only increases when more people are involved. You are not only starting a relationship with the single father, but also with his child(ren). Think of it as him and the child as one; it won’t work if you only like 50 percent of the total package. And he probably doesn’t even want you to meet the child anytime soon.

Please note that you may not meet the child immediately.

You can’t avoid it: if the relationship becomes serious, you will also enter the lives of his children. That can be exciting, but also enriching. You don’t have to be a second mother or father, but you are an extra adult who cares for them. That is a nice position, if you look at it properly. But is that what you are looking for?

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7. It can be felt in the wallet

Children cost money, a lot of money. Every parent can talk about that. For a single father, it means extra expenses for clothing, food and gifts for the child. Until the child is 18, the parents have to pay the costs of care and upbringing, including the father. If they were married, there may also be spousal support. In short, there is a lot less money left to do fun things .

Keep in mind that he can’t afford to treat you like a princess with romantic gifts and expensive jewelry.

A single dad can be wildly attractive with all the trappings of a real man , but at the same time, there are a lot of things to consider. Parenting as an involved dad isn’t just for Wednesday nights and every other weekend, it’s 24/7. If you don’t take that into account, you’re in for a rude awakening.

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