is it because i am a single mom?

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Registered: 12-18-2003
is it because i am a single mom?
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Mon, 10-02-2006 - 8:42am
I am new to online dating, just started 2 weeks ago. the thing is, i get a ton of guys that i would be interested in clicking on my picture, which i guess is a good thing but then when they read my profile, nothing. I am guessing its because when they open my profile they see i am divorced with a child (i am 31). its very discouraging. the truth is i don't want to be with ANYONE who isn't accepting of my child, but its sad they won't even give me a chance because of that factor. I would like to hear from other single moms if there are any, if you have found that to be a factor that guys don't initiate even an email with you?
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Registered: 08-16-2005
Mon, 10-02-2006 - 10:42am
Its true that some men would be turned off by that, but I doubt that's the reason. The truth of the matter is there are many men willing to date single moms and your age group there will be many men with children of their own so I really don't think it's about that. Try not to imagine WHY someone isn't writing to you, you'll make yourself crazy, just realize you aren't right for them and move on, someone WILL be right for you and you will connect with SOMEONE.

Smile,

Deirdre

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Registered: 03-16-2006
Mon, 10-02-2006 - 10:53am

While that might be a reason, as the other poster said, there are plenty of guys out there that will date women with kids, no problem.

heather 5-18-10
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Registered: 02-02-2005
Mon, 10-02-2006 - 11:07am
well to be honest, that is could probably be a reason, but in the end, so what? You are who you are, and you want someone who accepts you for that. A lot of people who dont have kids want to date people who dont have kids. It's probably easier for people to reject peopel online due to this factor because they have no idea what you are like as a person. But there are plenty of men who dont mind dating women with kids plus there are a lot of single dads out there. I wouldnt worry...i have seen plenty of people click on my profile, but not write either...it happens to everyone.