Should I ask for a womans number or just leave mine?

Question

Here's the deal.. I am in the middle of a bitter divorce. I am tryiong to move on and start dating again but many women are turned off that I have 3 kids. I am 32 and have been out of the "game" for a very long time. Is the dating seen pretty much dead for single fathers?

Answer 1

I don't think it's dead for single fathers. I think you should probably wait til the divorce is complete before dating, because as a woman, I wouldn't want to be involved with a man that is still legally married, because that just lets you know there is still a lot of involvement with the wife and I wouldn't want to deal with it. That's probably what is going on, not the fact you have 3 kids. Most women admire a man that has children that he takes care of and wants to be a part of their lives. Finish the divorce, then see what happens with your dating. Also, about the phone number question, I personally would rather you took my number and called me.

Answer 2

Give your number. As a divorced dad I felt the same way when I first got divorced (father of 4, 30 yo) Don't get down on yourself, but be honest. Most woman I met actually didn't care about how many children I had (most had at least 1 of their own) They applauded me for being a good dad and active in my kids life. I actually got hit on more when I was out with my kids then just alone by myself. You too can not have strict standards (woman with more than 1 child) Be proud of your children and yourself, the right woman will come along and love you no matter what.

Answer 3

No its not dead. There are lots of women out there who would be interested in you, even as a single father of 3. You are young enough to start over with a new life.

I was beginning to wonder the same thing in my scenario...then I met a fantastic man here on Yahoo Personals...and we have been together ever since :)

Good Luck to you ! The new mrs right is out there......just be patient finding her, or she will find you.

Answer 4

Nope. I also am the father of 3 sons and have 2 grandchildren and found a woman to share my life with. There are many women your age that want a man who has a family as they feel very maternal. Good luck to you Brian and keep the faith. You can offer your number to women and ask for theirs also.

Answer 5

Me being a woman I would rather a man give me his number. I don't know why men think women should always hand over there phone number. You need to date women with kids they are more understanding. Do you think a woman without kids want to be bothered with kids when she don't have any herself unless she just loves kids. try dating woman from single parents dating service Good luck

Answer 6

Dating is not out of the question,,,now a days everyone has a kid or two. Just relax and dont expect a date tomorrow. Work on them. Ask for numbers and if they give, then great. If skeptic then offer yours instead. Good luck..

Answer 7

I would assume you would do better with women who also have children. I personally couldn't imagine dating a guy with 3 kids. And you should leave your #. I wouldn't want to be the one to have to make the first call.

Answer 8

Gosh I think it is better to ask for theirs. A lot of women will want to call you but won't just because the think it is too forward or makes them look desperate. If you ask for theirs and they give you their 'real' number it is a good first sign.

Answer 9

Sometime woman make themselves un-approachable...so here's what you do.......Get some business cards made{something you do, work, hobbies etc..} Then they'll havetime to look it over in a day or two. Out of 1000 cards 100 calls. Get the point...........

Answer 10

Ask for hers.. because women never want to call. Trust me.. and many women will date you, you just need to find the right ones. good luck!