Dating a girl with a newborn baby

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So would you do this? I personally wouldn't. Too much potential drama and I try to minimize drama from my life. I would not do it, personally, but that's just because I generally don't have tolerance for complicated living situations. I also would not date a parent with an ugly custody setup. I don't see myself doing it. I'm almost to an age where I'm expecting a grandchild in the next decade, and I'm far beyond the stage of waking up to care for a baby in the middle of the night. I don't think so.

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It may be a little more complicated, but she's worth it. Carly Snyder, MD is a reproductive and perinatal psychiatrist who combines traditional psychiatry with integrative medicine-based treatments. If you're in the dating game, single moms will likely be in the mix. In fact, according to a Pew Research Center study, the US has the world's highest rate of children living in single-parent households, specifically those run by single moms. Single parents bring unique perspectives, priorities, and life experiences to the table—and that can make them great partners. They're often capable, smart, flexible, and know what they're looking for in a relationship.

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Alyssa and Max met on Tinder when she was 20 weeks pregnant. They've been together ever since.

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Dating with a baby?

Last Updated: May 24, Fact Checked. Lauren Urban is a licensed psychotherapist in Brooklyn, New York, with over 13 years of therapy experience working with children, families, couples, and individuals. There are 8 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page.

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