What do guys think of single parents? Would you, or would you think damaged goods,easy,too independant or...?

Answer 1

I think that most of these answers are really selfish on here. Look, what difference would it really make if you met someone who had a child. The child is a part of the other half of the individual. People have to live too you know. My Wife now (of ten strong years) parented my children from my first marriage. Yes, that's right! And to this day, they treat her with the out most respect and pride. So, unless there is jealousy (post relationship) between the parties that used to be, I think unless you have actually engulfed your self into another persons child you or anyone answering this question knows just how mystical it can be. I don't think anything of it. People meet people all the time with pets. and they get married or stay together and people are fine with that. It doesn't make any sense. Many people are just right out selfish. Just look and see some of these responses and you see what I mean.

Answer 2

I have a Lot Of Admiration for Single Parent's,Whether by Choice
or Because of Circumstance.
I Definetly don't think Damaged Good's,Personally It Say's to Me
Strength of Character.Bottle And Determination.
It Also Can't be that Easy To Meet other People in 'Normal'
Way's Sometimes[Sometimes you have to Grab With Both Hand's].
You end up Geting Hurt Now and Again But What Is The Alternative!!!

Answer 3

DAMAGED GOODS-- WHAT ROT-- how did the person get to be a single parent to start with- the only time I have heard of immaculate conception was over 2000 years ago.
I was a single parent ; my son is step father to 2 lovely girls
people that find themselves as a single parent for many reasons ; throughout history men seemed to like to ""Play"" but not take responsibility for their actions- do not need condemnation from the rest of society
I feel that your statement is referring to women rather than both sexes- correct me if I am wrong the thing is if a women becomes a single parent there is no way to hide the fact -
that sort of attitude belongs in the ark
people raising children alone need to be independant as all the decisions for the child/ren rest solely with them
when I was younger I would not have hestitated to raise a partners child; but now having raised 4 of my own to adulthood - I will NOT get too involved with anyone who still has young children in their care- HEY I will be 53 in a few weeks - don't need the angst

Answer 4

Damaged goods, easy, No I am not, I wasn't a single parent when my children were born, but due to the extreme actions of my ex husband I am now. I hope to god that the decent guys out there don't think like that

Answer 5

Depends. Its easy to spot a freeloader.

A single parent is not damaged goods. The word PARENT alone is a very honorable and respectable position. A good guy will want you for you and for what you offer, kids and all. It doesnt matter. Love is much stronger then that so I would not worry.
Avoid the a--holes, and you will be just fine.

Answer 6

Not damage goods but they bring about damage kids cos statistics shows that kids growing up under 2 parentshood show the tendency to do better than kids from single parenthood(may not always be so) especially when the single parent is very young and with no experince of a good upbringing/manners.that why most kids today are out off control.

Answer 7

As a man I take single parents as I find them although I do prefer my partner to be Strong and independent of mind and spirit. As for damaged goods, aren't we all damaged to some degree?

Answer 8

I would think its hard enough for single parents without having people jump to an opinion of them, If the girl was a nice person wouldn't bother me in the slightest

Answer 9

Before I was married I dated single women, because I liked the person..regardless of whether they have children.
You do hear guys saying to their ex's "No one will have you now, coz you have baggage" what a load of bull.

I think the hardest part for single women is feeling vulnerable,and this is were you will find guys taking full advantage of the situation.

Answer 10

It really depends on how many children, the attitude of the woman, etc.

Some women come off as "my partying days are over and so are yours, I've screwed everything in pants, now I want a sucker to pay all the bills."

Others are just real, sweet, normal women who have been through a failed relationship, usually not their fault.

People are too complex and wonderful to cram into one box. Take it case by case.