si976:
is it harder for single mums or dads?
Very interesting question! My ex was a single dad when I met him, with a son living with him and a daughter living abroad with her mum. I will be honest, it wasn't easy, but it was very rewarding. However the relationship ended badly and one of the hardest things for me is the fact that he wont let me have contact with his son, despite the fact we were together 2 1/2 years and lived together for 2 years.
I am a single mum now (yes, the ex above is the dad, and no he doesnt see his daughter - his choice entirely) and have found meeting people very very difficult. I am 27 and have a 14 month old daughter, and my experience so far is that no one wants to get involved with a woman with a baby, no matter what. I have been on my own with my daughter now for a year.
However I do think that having children of your own changes you (at least it has changed me and this is just my opinion of course!). It has made me far more wary of meeting people and dating - I guess I am just worried about messing my daughter about?
Just my (very long) opinion of course! lol
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