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As more and more men shoulder the responsibility of being a single parent, more and more women have to modify their dating tactics to include single dads. Here you will find tips and instructions to help you learn how to date a single dad, starting with the concept that the single dad needs to be viewed with respect rather than with fear of complications.
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Tips
- Respect his fatherhood, but embrace his potential as a man.
- Allow him to lead in the role you may have with his children.
- Have patience with the sacrifices he makes as a father.
- Don't critique his parenting or his children.
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Introduction
Before you consider dating a single dad, make time to ponder a few simple ideas. As a single dad, he may have limited time to devote. He may have limited finances to use. He may even have fears about bringing a woman into his children's lives. This is something you should consider and be prepared for. Too many women may want to rescue the father, which is great if he wants help, but can be damaging to his ego otherwise. Remember that he is a father before anything else. -
Step 2: Communicate
Discuss what your long term goals are for the relationship. Make sure you understand his philosophies of of child rearing. It's important to be on a similar page with each other in these respects if you intend to ever make the relationship a long term one as conflicts in these areas can seriously damage a relationship. -
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Go ahead -- date a single dad! - CNN.com
For months I watched women swoon over "The Bachelor," Jason Mesnick, a divorced single father, and I just couldn't understand why.cnn.com
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