i regret marrying a single dad

Same. My dh made a big mistake before me, and basically this kid was a drive by, not his faultbut many guys don't bond like they do with kids that live with them, and kids they chose to have. SD thinks everyone on Earth is here to serve her. I just couldn't marry a divorced man with a kid. He Introduces You to Friends and Family. If you don't do drugs, it's hard to pick up on the tell-tale signs. Well, the best daddy comes with a big price. Go find one for yourself. You see here is the problem, when we first dated, I thought I got every area covered. What I'd have told my younger self is that at 23 you are just a baby, and you have so much more life to live and to find someone you're truly compatible with. nothing. Heres the thing: in a normal breakup, you end up with two people hurt. Kids have basketball practice? Read the book of boundaries my Melissa Urban! She will win over you every time. Your personality will get you a partner whether you have a kid or not. You are at the perfect age for your generation to find the guy who didn't make the mistake of marrying and fathering young. Do you regret marrying or dating a single dad if you yourself are a childless woman? Well, let's just say they likely aren't getting many accolades on the other side, either. Then, within 18 months of tying the knot, we moved to the US, which meant another nation wanted all up in our happily wedded life. It got so much worse. Submitted by stepmom29 on Mon, 02/10/2014 - 8:43am. The man in your life will have to divide his time between . At the end of the day when the kids leave the house it's you and your partner that are left and you don't want to be left with a stranger. Get out now. :sick: Submitted by Orange County Ca on Sun, 02/09/2014 - 5:11pm. This is the big thing most women dont want to deal with when theyre dating a single dad. She will have been ruling the roost for some time by then, and will not take lightly to another baby entering her turf. I know that is a little much, and yes, there are probably women out there that are the exception, but I am not one of them and it is so so nice to know I am not alone in this. It took us 8 years to decide whether or not to have a child of our own. Fights all the time. Also, in our situation I made it clear I could never live with the kid, nor could our children. Run like hell. 4. When neighbors have never seen your husband in the light of day and friends joke that he is make-believe, then you might be married to a well, you know the joke. I Dated And Married A Single Dad, And I'm Not Ashamed To Say His Son Still Calls Me 'Tita'. Speaking as a veteran in the dating scenes (and as a, person), I totally understand why a lot of ladies have a harder time wanting a relationship with a guy who has kids to take care of, regardless of how incredible he is as a person. I do think if his daughter had beenaround more in the beginnings of our relationship (she lived out of state with her mom) I wouldn't have stayed. In fact, what are YOU doing right now, not serving her?? Submitted by sbm014 on Mon, 02/10/2014 - 8:48am. Example, when dinner is ready, she would be the first one sits on the table and grabbing everything without folks :sick: I told her to wait till everybody sits down and she shouldn't be the only one who eats dinner. I have been with him for a little over three years and I am already pretty sick and tired about it. I don't blame her because she is just eight, but I do blame you you cannot spoil your child this way, do you want her to be the one kid everybody hates?" It's just my shower stuff, shampoo, conditioner, shaving oil, body wash, body scrubs, and even my loofah. Its time for step parents to draw the line, we shouldnt be expected to fix bio parents problems. 5. ", "I gave into her ultimatum. I try so hard to make conversation and get nothing. The problem with this is that most women do not want to be forced to have to get in that role while theyre still dating. Live it. If you feel you can handle it, tell him that you will continue to "date" him, but will also be open to dating other people. Whenever he confront her daughter, it's way to sweet and if I were the child that gets that kind of scolding, I wouldn't learn any lesson. It is going to be tough, but I have thought about it over and I don't think I really miss everything I am experiencing right now. Don't move in together unless you each have an agreement over who is contributing what, and each of you have a basic nest-egg of your own. You have to be proud of yourself in isolation." -- Carey Fan. I feel the same way you do. Married for 6 years. You won't necessarily be lauded as a superhero. To think that I always include her during our family trips.so she wouldn't feel left out. So i can relate. Press J to jump to the feed. I am in counseling and I am trying to deal with the situation. She, too, had new babies, new husband. A gaslighting. My boyfriend thinks his daughter is super cute. And no I do not feel guilty for saying these things. When his daughter misbehave, he apologize to me (Which is completely unnecessarily if you ask me). I have no kids of my own. Will be hell for the next 15+ years. Submitted by stormabruin on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 12:05pm. . I think it's safe to say this here. We both agree andrespect eachothers parenting decisions with the babyand we don't feel underminded (which is what I think causes kids to be crappy when one parent has all of the control and the other parent has no voice). BM gave birth to a new baby and obviously, she paid more attention towards the newborn (which is of course understandable) My boyfriend's daughter started acting really clingy towards my boyfriend due to her insecurity and frustration in her mom's house. Absolutely NOT! I am getting married in May. "I was really obsessed with having children and my husband was like a lot of men: 'Let's not do . They are not worth the headache. DH thought it was completely reasonable for me to keep my before marriage money all to myself (wrote a very good prenup agreement in my favor) When she's not writing, she's drinking red wine and chilling with some cool cats. Submitted by Mercury on Mon, 02/10/2014 - 9:22am, "[selfishly] if I could have DH without his baggage, life would be perfect". 10 Huge Downsides Of Dating A Single Father, The problem that single dads are facing, though, is the fact th, at they are themselves. Disrespect. When you date someone with kids, not only will you learn a lot from them, but you'll learn about yourself, too. If you are having doubts, or feeling insecure in your marriage, your husband needs to know about it. This was decades ago when divorce was not very common. Submitted by stepmom29 on an average man with a single parenthood. That is my situation as well. When dating a single dad, you're going to have to get used to coming second to his kids. I've said this before on this forum but I'll say it again - no matter how much you may want a child with this man someday, it won't be his first experience with fatherhood. If youve never dated a single dad, youre probably used to being your partners number one priority. I missed the window in the late 20s an mid 30s to be a first wife and first baby momma. I used to try once upon a time when I was still nave and thought it would work or thought SS would appreciate the things I tried to do. It's about sharing the parenthood with someone you love and really appreciates what your bring. Honestly DH is my best friend in the world. If that ever happens I may as well pack my bags because if I stay I will be the most unhappy person in the world. Yes, every sign was there. In fact, you may eventually be a step-grandparent! DH only had EOWE, and we didn't live together, so it was ok initially. Welcome to r/stepparents! Just a lot of adjustments. Youve never dated a single dad before, and you probably dont have any kids of your own. Theres a long story, but basically we separated because I acted like an idiot. Please consult your doctor before taking any action. I think it comes down to what you're willing to accept. By Ossiana Tepfenhart Written on Dec 15, 2017. There was drama because of his ex-girlfriend. I love my DH like crazy- like you- and the good does more or less outweigh the bad. Thats the way it should be, but it might be tough for you to accept. We rely on the community to alert us to comments and posts not made in good faith. Again, it will not get better. He has made SD respect me once I pointed it out. It has taken patience and 6 years to get here. It is awful. My heart breaks for you. I am not a clingy woman who has to be with him 24/7. Their hearts are as cold as the peak of Mt.Kenya. Yeah right, Submitted by stormabruin on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 1:31pm. By the time you've met a single dad, he's already not only implemented that, but also readjusted for the break from the kids' mother (albeit more independence, guilty daddy syndrome etc). 1. Right now I just try not to think about it. I have pretty much became a hermit. :sick: I told him, "You cannot treat her this way because she is very manipulative. It took 5 years and me almost leaving for.him to realize that his kids were not just "being kids" they are mean and manipulatve. This situation is sooooo hard. It can give you the time to figure out what your feelings are for this guy, and not get in over your head until youre 100% sure that hes the one for you. Even though he introduced . 5. I am talking about people between the ages of 18 - 35 here. So there's always the "what if" factor. ", RELATED:4 Big Mistakes I Made As A Wife (Psst! Am in a dilemma,I want to marry him but sometimes I am reluctant to do that. I guess that's the only thing I don't understand in so many of these cases - why do people get legally tied and bound to such a mess? My boyfriend and I are currently living together. I thought I could turn my head away from the sick dysfunction and we could also celebrate a bio child. My boyfriend said, "well, honey, I just don't want her to scream and yell, you know how she is sometimes. My friends knew, my associates knew, her family knew, everybody knew but me. I'm The Ex-Wife Now), "Her personality changed dramatically from the person I was dating. Submitted by Jellybeam on Sun, 03/10/2013 - 1:09am. Once you start meeting friends, and family members in particular, then you know you are on a good track. I struggled with visitation which was loosey goosey in the beginning. Here are seven tips for dating single dads that will help you navigate the differences in the relationship: Be supportive. The only way it would get better is if your boyfriend woke up one day and suddenly changed his view of his daughter, was willing to change how he parents, and went to counseling etc. Please use the report button to ensure we see it. They get the Walmart special. Submitted by stepmom29 on Mon, 02/10/2014 - 5:15pm. I cannot picture myself living in this kind of condition for another 13 something years. So, youve met a guy. Parenting is a tough gig, and there will be times when he needs to cry on your shoulder or has to make sacrifices. While we dated, BM tried to manipulate his time and he wouldn't allow it. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The key is to acknowledge how you feel about having kids (and these specific . But generally, if hes got kids to care for, then a single dad will have his ducks in a row financially, professionally, and personally. "What's it like?" was probably the most common question I was asked when people found out I was dating a single dad . Most single dads out there have to pay child support and possibly spouse alimony. It didnt. I don't worry about her being a gold digger, cheating, etc. Expect your SD's attitude to get even worse if you do have a child someday. He has never been happy with her. It took me 6 months of building resentment, and about a week of reading posts here to make the decision to leave. Just as youll have to work on your relationship with their mother, youll have to be ready to put the time and effort in to build a relationship with his kids, with plenty of patience and acceptance. Making excuses for their behavior and rewarding it. No one should enter a relationship without knowing they have the freedom to exit. He said he wanted more children after marriage. Submitted by Seriously7 on Wed, 04/21/2021 - 4:50pm. 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