Dating a single dad with shared custody

Single Daddies.

Dating is incredibly difficult. Guilt comes and goes. When we asked single dads to offer some truths about the experience their younger selves would appreciate, their answers revealed a not-so-startling truth: single fatherhood is, especially at the start, difficult. Because of course it is. Everything is new. So much needs to be worked out. The men spoke of the obvious dating and finding friends are both hard and more specific the desire for overcompensation is strong, and constant adjustment is necessary. But another truth was clear, too: While it takes time to adjust and there are plenty of bumps along the way, being a single parent has unique joys.

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I know that for many of us, holidays like this are hard. Maybe you recently lost your father? Maybe you grew up without one? Maybe you have a toxic relationship with your father? Still, think about all of the friends and family you DO have in your life. Are any of them fathers or father figures that you can celebrate?

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If you recently started dating someone who has children and this is a new experience for you, you may be unsure of how to go about it, what to expect, or if it is something you want to commit to. It may be very different from dating someone who has no kids and no past marriage. The mere fact that he has a past—and possibly an ex he co-parents with—can give the relationship a different dynamic than what you may be familiar with. Individuals who choose to date a single dad, especially those who don't have kids or have never been married, may find it difficult having their personal needs met while also trying to be understanding and realistic about their partner's responsibility to their kids. So, with such a new, different, and potentially exciting endeavor ahead of you, it's important to have some tips to help you navigate through this new relationship dynamic. Below, we discuss 14 tips to help you date a dad with kids.

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This Is What Split Custody Is Really Like, According to One Single Dad

Refuses to change anything about the agreement regardless of how much he says he loves me and sometimes the schedule changes to seeing his son two weekends in a row instead of every other weekend. I am expected to sit home and "just deal with it. I need more time and availability from someone. When I asked him what his priority was between me or his son- his answer was "both. How do single dads really remarry if they aren't willing to dedicate the time it takes for new relatonships?

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