Do Divorced Dads Need to Have More Kids to Find Love?
As a single father getting close to the empty nest years, I’m aware that unless I find a partner, I’ve got lonely times ahead. To help in my search for love, I recently joined Chemistry.com. (I know, I know – I hate online dating! But I did have some success with Chemistry.com years before. I know that having the right expectations about online dating is key.)
Each day Chemistry.com sends me profiles of people the service thinks I’d be compatible with, up to five new matches a day. I’ve been on the service for a few weeks, but since I don’t react to new profiles every day, I’ve only seen a few dozen profiles. In that time, Chemistry.com has kept my queue loaded with five profiles.
Until yesterday, when Chemistry.com only sent me two new matches.
WTF?!
Did I already burn through all the available women in my area?
Seems unlikely. The Bay Area is home to millions of people. You have to figure there’s more than a few dozen women on Chemistry.com who I’d be compatible with.
Then again, I marked the checkbox that said I don’t want more children. That’s a deal breaker for a lot of women out there.
It’s not the first time I’ve encountered this problem. Most single women in their 30s and early 40s are also looking to start a family. Some are willing to take on a single dad’s kids, but most seem to also want to have a child of their own. (Where are the single moms I could date?)
I realize if I select the checkbox that says I want to have more kids, I’ll hit the motherlode of single women, and Chemistry.com will once again be sending me five new profiles a day. But do I want that?
My kids are teens. As much as I love children, the next diaper I intend to change will belong to a grandchild, not a new child of mine. (Maybe I just need to hire a really good au pair, then I can keep having as many kids as I like. I’ll be the octodad! Haha)
It makes me wonder – after nine years of divorce, do I have to be willing to have more kids in order to find love?
Where’s Carol Brady when you need her?
(And can Freida Pinto play her in the movie version of my life?)
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Comment by Single Mom in New England
| April 28th, 2009
I guess the question you may have to ask yourself is, if you met your SOULMATE, would you be willing to have more children if she wanted them?
I had a friend who met his soulmate. He had never been married and longed to have his own children. Unfortunately, the woman he met had a 13 year old daughter and WAS DONE with having children. But she loved him and so they made an agreement – that after they got married, they would try to get pregnant for a specified amount of time. If it didn’t happen, he would have to be okay with that. They got married and of course she got pregnant immediately, and now 7 years later, they are still in love, with one child in college, and a 7 year old son at home.
Perhaps when and if you find THE ONE, if you truly love them that much and want to make them happy, you would be willing to consider having another child. You seem pretty young at heart. Just my two cents!
I also wanted to ask – when you check that box that says you don’t want any more children, do you think that is screening out the women that already have children (the Carol Bradys)?
Comment by Laura
| April 28th, 2009
No I dont think you have to want kids to find a women!
The man I am now seeing has grown kids. He doesnt want more kids. I knew that before date 1 and I am ok with it!
Maybe if I didnt have kids it would be different? But I dont think so.
When you decide to date someone you have to accept where they are in their life. I wouldnt miss out on meeting a person just cos he didnt want more kids!
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Comment by Cathouse Teri
| April 28th, 2009
Ohhhhhh… so that’s how you’re supposed to do it? Change your kids’ diapers and then not another one until grandbabies? Boy, did I screw up! I’ve had not a year go by without changing someone’s baby’s diaper since 1979. My sisters had kids, then I had kids, then my friends just never stopped having kids, then my kids had kids, my friends’ kids had kids and now my sister’s kids are having kids. I think I may have gone full circle now. :)
I think if you have only 5 out of a million women to choose from, then you’re probably much better off. Women who want children are weird. (Don’t tell anyone I said that.)
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Comment by Me Thinks
| April 28th, 2009
DM – I think this is truly the relationship crisis of our generation. Honestly I think there is not enough written about it (I smell a book here!). Penelope Trunk referred to it as “the biggest fertility trainwreck in history” and I have to agree 100%. We were set up for this by being told to have our lives first, build our careers and “have it all” and here we are, single and divided into two camps: the fertility panicked and single parents who are done.
I say stand your ground. The problem with dating someone who wants a child(ren) is that you will be rushed into something you wouldn’t consider so quickly. Unless you are dating chicks in their 20s (okay, stop drooling!) then you are going to have some unreasonable demands on the pace of your relationship. Nobody should ever rush into marriage or having children and those of us divorced parents know this better than anyone.
I’ve been dating someone for over a year, made it clear up front that he had to be okay with my kids and that I was probably done having babies. And a year later he drops the bomb that he thinks he wants a kid of his own. Ugh. Now I love this guy, honestly I’d love to marry him one day so it would not be out of the question if it weren’t for the fact that he is in no way parental with my two, we just aren’t there yet (truly because he is not a person to rush things which I love). Now its either force things to move ahead and figure out if I could even think about another kid or walk away from a great relationship. Heartbreaking at best. Poor decision at worst.
You can’t argue with biology. That is why I swore I would NEVER again date someone who wanted kids and here I am. wah!
Comment by Larissa / JornalistaPocket
| April 28th, 2009
Did you already meet someone from net? Well, I don’t know… to me, it’s still kind of weird… but I know some people that have been sucessfull.
You should come to Brazil someday, specially if you enjoy beaches and sunny days, that is not my case…haha!
Comment by Just Me...
| April 28th, 2009
I have a very good friend who has found himself divorced at 45.. He was lamenting to me a very similar thought.. He has one child, who is (as much as a 22 year old boy can be) grown. Friend doesn’t want any more children. But he feels this pressure to be a father again from the last two women he dated (for more than a week)..
My response? Stop dating 30 y/o single women!! Sheesh.. You think it would be obvious…. :):):)
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Comment by MindyMom
| April 28th, 2009
So what if you met a single mom who had young kids – maybe one or two still in diapers? Would you exclude her as well? Just wondering.
I don’t think you need to change your status. I think there are plenty of single moms out there who don’t want more children.
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Comment by vinomom
| April 28th, 2009
MeThinks sounds like she’s living my life! (Or I’m living hers, whichever)
I’m only 28 and fairly sure I don’t want any more kids. But I think Single Mom from NE makes a valid point. What if it’s your soul mate? Would you consider it then? I think anything can happen. I have a friend who has a son around your son’s age and just had a new baby boy six weeks ago. I think she was pretty freaked out about it, but her husband was younger than she is and really wanted a child of his own.
Still, I would think there are plenty of single moms who have older children that have no intention of having any more children. Maybe they’re just not on Chemistry.com ? Good luck.
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Comment by notasoccermom
| April 28th, 2009
Coming from a Carol Brady, (except with one boy and two girls) I will say. No. There are plenty of single women out there who are in your same situation,with teenagers on the brink of leaving them with an empty nest.
I too have tried chemistry and some other ‘dating sites’ and Don’t get any more matches than you. It is very possible that online dating has lost its luster for a lot of people and the numbers are decreasing.
Based on my own experiences online dating, there was a better class of people online years ago and the quality of users seems to be long-term unemployed with nothing to do but puruse womens profiles all day or foreigners somehow thinking they will get a ticket to freedom. I gave up.
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Comment by kmn
| April 28th, 2009
“Just Me” beat me to it, I was just going to say the same thing. If the age range you’ve specified is close to your age, very few women will be looking to have babies. I used to get emails from one of the sites with my “matches.” Most of the men have age ranges set to 10 years younger, but not one year older than they are. If you truly are looking for a loving relationship, chances are better with someone close to your age who you will have more in common with. I think you’ve pointed out the “life stage” issue before.
Comment by Me Thinks
| April 28th, 2009
Vinomom, if I were just 28 it would be a non-issue. Lots of time to wait and see at your age. It is not exactly the same pressure when you are pushing 40.
DM – kmn’s comment makes me wonder: what is the age range you are specifying? I have a few friends in your situation who pretty much don’t consider women under 40 or else they are marriage and baby-making freaks.
Comment by Mark
| April 28th, 2009
You bring up an interesting question. I know that I would not compromise and go back to having little ones again. Been there, done that, not willing to go and do it all over again. I am sure there are many women out there in a similar state of mind. Compromise on this and you will be kicking yourself in the ass for many years to come.
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Comment by dadshouse
| April 28th, 2009
Me Thinks – great insight! The fertility panicked and single parents who are done – describes my dating life, completely. Especially here in Silicon Valley, where so many doggedly pursued their career, only to find themselves in need of children before it’s too late. Shame on me for having kids “young” (if you call late 20s young).
One funny thing – I actually see some of the same women on Chem.com now who were there years before when I was on it. If they were “fertility panicked” back then, I wonder how much worse the panic is now? Some are in such a hurry, but not getting anywhere.
Single Mom in NE – no, that checkbox is not screening out the Carol Bradys. Not all, but certainly most of the two dozen profiles I’ve seen are single moms.
Laura – if you both have kids and both don’t want more, that sounds like a great match.
Cathouse Teri – haha. You know, when my toddler niece and nephews need a diaper change, and my brothers and their wives need a break, I have two willing “au pairs” in the form of my own kids. They LOVE helping take care of the babies. And while they do that, I can shake my brothers and their wives a cocktail.
Larissa – I’d love to come to Brasil someday. I’ve been to Peru (I know, not the same). South American women certainly turn my head.
Just Me – your friend sounds similar to me (except I divorced years ago). I tend to date women closer to 40. Some single moms, but many are just plain single and wanting kids.
MindyMom – I would definitely consider a single mom with young kids, though I haven’t met many like that.
Not a soccer mom – I think I agree the quality and numbers of people doing online dating has decreased. Does everyone just do Facebook pokes now?
Kmn – yep, most of the women I’m matched with are within 5 years of my age, either way.
Me thinks – I’m 45, and the age ranged I specified is 35-46. I realize there might be 50-year-old women who are interested in me. My wife was older than me, and I was with her 14 years. I’d prefer to be the older person in the couple now.
Comment by Florinda
| April 28th, 2009
Oh, we’re out there. When I went into the online-dating world a few years ago, I had been divorced for three years, was just over 40, and had one child in college. I was absolutely certain I didn’t want more kids, and indicated that on my profile…come to think of it, I wonder if that was one reason that I didn’t get more matches? In any case, “no more kids” was a non-negotiable for me, as it was for the divorced single dad that I eventually got serious with (and later married).
I think it may take a lot of divorced moms longer to be READY to date again than it does single dads, and that may be part of why you haven’t met many yet. But once you do, I think the odds that they’ll agree with your “no more kids” stance will be much better than it is with women who haven’t had kids yet, especially of the kids are closer to their teens.
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Comment by Debbie
| April 28th, 2009
hmmm.. I think an interesting point was brought up in a comment above…maybe the box saying you don’t want more kids, excludes women who have children still at home..as ultimately, if things went that direction you would be taking on her children! AND maybe thats what you are meaning! I am not sure! It is hard from the other direction too..not that I plan on dating EVER again!! LOL!!! BUT, I have 3 kids… a full house in some ways..and another 13 years of children in my home..at least!! I could have more of my own…but its not a deal breaker for me. My last relationship taught me not every man should be a father..and another child in that situation would have been a disaster! However, if I met a man (in the event I changed my mind about ever dating again) and he wanted a child.. and it was right..well, we would see then! BUT regardless.. this man, any man would be inheriting 3 children…and that sort of cuts my dating pool right down too!! ya know??? so I get it!! interesting!!Thankfully I have sworn off relationships, makes it all a moot point!!:)
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Comment by Debbie
| April 28th, 2009
p.s I see you already spoke to the topic of my comment in the answer to another..sorry..serves me right for seeing a comment that caught my eye and responding!!!! :) rush! rush! rush!!
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Comment by Andrea
| April 28th, 2009
I actually wondered about this after one of your posts last week regarding moms dating single dads. Would you take on a single mom with younger or youngish kids (like out of diapers)? Obviously if you don’t want more kids (from scratch so to speak :) trying to force yourself to want more isn’t going to work. But if you found the right woman who had kids already even young ones…?
Tough choice to make.
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Comment by Honey
| April 28th, 2009
I used to think that for the right guy I could adopt, or if he already had kids it would be okay, but no. No, someone like that could not be my soulmate, so there would be no compromise.
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Comment by tanasie
| April 28th, 2009
You know, when I was dating a divorced dad he said he wanted more kids. My brother said he was lying. I think it’s good you’re being honest. Half my friends would love to raise kids or be around kids — but don’t really necessarily want to give birth to them. Frankly, I think step mom would be ideal (since child birth scares me) and I think it’d be parallel to auntie. I love being an auntie.
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Comment by Ditz
| April 28th, 2009
Dads, interesting post. Online dating gives me a slightly different outcome, guys my age (early 50’s) usually have grown kids and their freedom, so my school age kids are a deal breaker for them.
Let us know how chemistry works out, I didn’t think there were many active profiles since it was populated from match.com/
Comment by Susan
| April 28th, 2009
I don’t think you should compromise on something that important; I believe the *right* match will eventually find her way to you.
Personally, I’ve been thinking about having another child. I’d be perfectly fine if I didn’t — and, truthfully, I assumed that if I got married again it would be to someone with children already — but now that I’m engaged to someone who doesn’t have children I’m open to the idea…within reason and within a certain time period. It’s kind of crazy thinking about a baby in diapers again, but then again, if I’ve learned anything since becoming a parent is that life is short and sometimes you just have to take a chance and jump right in. You also shouldn’t live with regrets, so do what you think is right for you!
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Comment by Susan
| April 28th, 2009
I don’t think you should compromise on something that important; I believe the *right* match will eventually find her way to you.
Personally, I’ve been thinking about having another child. I’d be perfectly fine if I didn’t — and, truthfully, I assumed that if I got married again it would be to someone with children already — but now that I’m engaged to someone who doesn’t have children I’m open to the idea…within reason and within a certain time period. It’s kind of crazy thinking about a baby in diapers again, but then again, if I’ve learned anything since becoming a parent is that life is short and sometimes you just have to take a chance and jump right in. You also shouldn’t live with regrets, so do what you think is right for you!
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Sorry… forgot to say great post – can’t wait to read your next one!
Comment by Sandra
| April 28th, 2009
Hola Silicon Valley Dad,
I can’t really be of help on this one, because I do not have children. But since I’ve been prey to internet dating in the Bay, I can commiserate with you, lol.
All I can tell you is that my old man(dad) has been internet dating for a while, and is going through the same things you are, except a little worse. Trust me, you’re definitely not the only one. My dad is in his early fifties, and his wants in a partner are reasonable. He is still struggling.
I don’t think you’ve burned through all the available women in your area. You just have to look elsewhere if the internet isn’t working for you. Internet dating makes people seem disposable, because it always seems like someone else is around the corner if they get tired of you. In my experience, the men online weren’t even that serious about finding love. The men that claimed they wanted love, really just wanted to get laid.
You’re probably having a tough time because men outnumber women in the Bay. Womens’ boxes get flooded all the time by men and they get to be choosier.
And there are women out there that don’t want children, as well as single mothers that do want a man like you with children. The problem is that they are probably too busy raising their children alone to notice you.
I think as long as you keep putting yourself out there like you have been, you’ll find your match. As an outsider looking in, I don’t see any reason you will stay single.
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Comment by Twenty Four At Heart
| April 28th, 2009
One of my best friends is a divorced man with four teen girls. He has no trouble finding women that don’t want more kids. Most of the women he dates are probably 40ish and many of them already have kids and don’t want to start back in with a baby.
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Comment by Canadian Bald Guy
| April 28th, 2009
I’d rather be honest up front and have fewer selections that know what I want than be dishonest just to hit the “motherload”.
I’m like you in that I totally wouldn’t mind dating a single mom, but I’ve no desire to have more children of my own.
I wonder though, if the women looking at that website are able to differentiate the two trains of thought?
Comment by Shelle-BlokThoughts
| April 28th, 2009
Are you kidding me? The only single women I know… are late thirties and early forties and the LAST thing they want is ANOTHER kid.
No lie.
That’s funny. Maybe it is just the area’s we live in.
But then again… these single women have children of their own that they are raising or are almost done raising!
I think you should try Yahoo Singles. My friends have had success on that site?
Good Luck! :)
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Comment by dadshouse
| April 28th, 2009
Shelle and Twenty Four – maybe it’s the area I live in. Silicon Valley is expensive, and single women living here tend to be career driven, then look to have kids at the last minute. A lot of divorced moms can’t afford to stay in my area, or if they can afford it, they or their ex-husband has tons of cash, and the women don’t need a man. Money is a huge driving force in Silicon Valley. (I’m generalizing, of course. But general trends are what I run into in the dating scene)
Plus, Sandra is right – there are more single men than woman here, and the women can be very choosy, and look for exactly what they think they want.
Compare that LA, which is “looks” driven. A female friend of mine down there tells me men cycle through women all the time. There’s always more eye-candy to take to another movie premier. Not everyone is into that scene, of course, but LA is more body and looks conscious than the Bay Area.
And all that said – I have met some great women here who I dated long term. I’m just not running into them right at the moment. But that will change… my radar is up!
Comment by Janet
| April 28th, 2009
So I’ve gotta ask, b/c I noticed it…is your new foray into Chemistry.com related to the ad in your post?
Otherwise, I’m curious…what did you like better about Chemistry.com vs other sites?
And to answer your question–I can’t blame you at all for not wanting more kids at this point. I think the age range you’ve specified for matches is good. I personally want to have more kids, but I’m only 29. Hang in there! :)
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Comment by dadshouse
| April 28th, 2009
I am a Chem.com affiliate, but Chem is not sponsoring this post or my dating foray there. I really did just want to try it out again.
My favorite online site of all time was Salon personals. Sadly, when they got sold by Springstreet networks to the same folks who run Adult friend finder (if I’m not mistaken), the site went downhill fast.
I’ve never been a match fan, or yahoo personals. I just didn’t have luck with either site. I’ve met more women on Craigslist, believe it or not, than any other online site. Plentyoffish sucked for me. And eHarmony was named by Time magazine as one of the 5 Worst Web Sites in the World in 2007.
When I did Chem before, I joined for 3 months and met 2 quality women who I felt I had real potential with. Like I said, it’s just a tool. I have met almost all of my post-divorce girlfriends through friends – at birthday parties, BBQs, dinner parties, etc.
Some related posts:
Online Dating Expectations
http://dadshouseblog.com/2008/09/29/online-dating-expectations/
Craigslist Dating for Women
http://dadshouseblog.com/2008/10/23/craigslist-dating-for-women/
Comment by Heather
| April 28th, 2009
Good for you for knowing what you want! I am one of those women you talk about that wants children, I like to know when I am getting to know a date where he stand one having kids. Keep to your guns if you know you don’t want more children. That one women will come along when you aren’t looking and surprise you.
Comment by krn
| April 28th, 2009
I can relate to this on both sides, Dad’s. This is one area where you musn’t budge. I have an eight year old and am done having children, so I’ve been on both sides of this one. Many men in my dating age range have grown kids and don’t want to date after learning my son’s age. Younger single men in their late thirties or early forties are often looking to start to a family and want to try for a biological child. I feel caught in the middle sometimes, but that’s well worth the joy that becoming a mom at 36 has brought to my life.
Oooooh, I can’t wait to hear about your new online dating adventures! I do hope you share them with us. At the very least, it’ll make for good blogging, but I hope you find something much, much more. Happy dating~
Comment by badmuthablogger
| April 28th, 2009
I fit the profile – 40, female, single, want kids. I have a baby, but yes I want more. Which makes my dating pool kinda small, although the last 4 men I dated were all in their 50s and they all wanted children. None of them had kids already, and I think if they had kids, they probably wouldn’t want more. I do think you can find someone that fits your needs, your desires and dreams.
I am sure you can find the love you want. But I also agree with comments above, that you might fall madly in love and find that you don’t mind having another child. My advice is to ask for what you want, but to stay open to the possibilities. Having children when you’re in your 40s is a truly wonderful thing!
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Comment by steph
| April 29th, 2009
I found this an interesting post because as a single mom I struggle with the issue too. I never thought I would date or be interested in someone that had kids already. However, most of the men I have met are older and have a kid or two. I don’t think I would even consider having a kid with someone 45 or older because of the age difference between the child and the parent. I think at a certain age you find peace that you won’t be having anymore kids of your own. However,I have found that I wouldn’t mind being a step mom to someone else’s kids. My youngest is 5 and while I can still have kids and have plenty of time I don’t feel I need to have another one. I am very happy with the two girls I have. As others posted, I think I try to keep an open mind. I know if I met a guy that had never been married that was closer to my age then he might want to have a kid. I figure I will make that decision if and when it presents itself. Right now, I am focusing on the two kids I have and do have the hopes of finding someone to share my life with, but am not actively pursuing that at the moment. There are other things I need to get in order first.
I think you should be honest that you don’t want kids and there are women out there that would be fine with that. As others have pointed out it might be the area you are living. It just may not be through this on-line dating site that you meet a potential person.
Comment by QTMama
| April 29th, 2009
I have no issues with men that I meet that do not want children. Mostly because if he turns out to be THE ONE (like NEO!), he’ll have one. MINE.
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Comment by Eathan
| April 29th, 2009
I have the same issue. It’s a challenge finding ones who don’t have younger kids or who want more kids. There are very , very few women who are happy not having kids.
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Comment by katherine.
| April 29th, 2009
Sometimes the comments are just as interesting as the post.
I too did the baby thing early…and at this point I am very happy I did so. I liked being a “young” parent…and am looking forward to being a “young” grandparent someday…with energy and ability to spoil them as much as I can get away with.
If you decided to have another child…think about how different of a Dad you would have to be fifteen to twenty years from now…and beyond. How would a little one affect you being a Dad to the two you have now?
Online dating? I’ve had disasters and successes. (never tried chemistry.com) I am very selective and cautious. There are certain questions I ask….not so much for the actual answer…but to see how they answer. It would not be my first choice to meet someone, but it is a good choice.
Maybe you should post the significant parts of your profile…we can see if we know anyone appropriate to introduce you too….smile.
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Comment by Janet
| April 29th, 2009
Thanks for the reply! I did check out your online dating post before. As for meeting guys on Craigslist, that would freak me out. And Adult Friend Finder is DEFINITELY not good! lol
Hope you have luck on Chemistry! :)
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Comment by Lori
| April 29th, 2009
I didn’t read all of the comments since there are alot, so sorry if someone already said this, but you just posted an update on an ex gf who wanted kids, which is why you broke up. So aren’t you really just re-thinking the whole having more kids thing b/c of talking to her again recently?
Sounds like you still have some deep feelings for her. Am I right?
Comment by dadshouse
| April 29th, 2009
Lori – that’s an interesting point. I think 5 years ago, I would have said yes to more kids. These days, I’m pretty adament that I don’t want more. As for the ex-gf who wants kids – she is younger, and doesn’t want kids for several more years, after she has achieved career goals. I can’t go there with her. I have a daughter heading to college in a year. I don’t want to be a new dad and new granddad at the same time!
Do I still have feelings for her? Sure! I still have feelings for a handful of ex-girlfriends. But that doesn’t mean I am contemplating a parenting future with any of them.
I think this topic has many angles, and the fact that this post talks about the online dating pool seemingly wanting kids is just one angle.
Janet – yeah, CL can be sketchy, and seems overrun by spammers of late. AFF is not something I’m comfortable doing. I’m guessing they bought nerve.com and salon.com personals just to put those out of business. (I don’t have details on this, just guesswork)
Katherine – I too am glad I was a young parent. I don’t have the energy any more for infants 24/7. Small doses of uncle-dom are doing just fine for me!
Eathan – I agree, there are very few women who are happy not having kids.
Great comments, all.
Comment by Jennifer
| May 1st, 2009
I’ve been struggling with this issue since I have a 3 yr old & that’s it for me. I’m 37 this year, and I thought I’d have more of a selection since I’m in the Chicago area, but nope. I find that the dating pool range is men with older children leaving home, or the younger men wanting bio kids. Heaven knows once we’re out of diapers in this house, I’m never going back to them for any reason unless they’re mine!
I mean, I already deal with a ‘baby momma’ with my son’s 1/2 sibling, then add possible stepsiblings, and imagine trying to add another 1/2 sibling not related to the other 1/2 sibling…I get stressed out just thinking about explaining the logistics of that. It’s not for me. It’s not like I’m putting all that in my dating profile either, so it’s an interesting place to be now that I’m ready to get out there. Then again, maybe it’s better not to have a lot to choose from since my time and energy is limited. I’m sure there’s a silver lining in there somewhere.
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Comment by Gilit
| May 4th, 2009
Too bad you’re not here in Israel. At 46 years old, I have the opposite problem. The guys I meet want more children or don’t have any. Most guys who don’t have children here want biological children of their own, so dating me is out of the question…or the guys my age who are my age want to date women in their thirties…I don’t like online dating and want to avoid it, but the guys I meet offline think I’m in my thirties and turn several colors when they find out my real age. I don’t want to lead them on, get attached, and then have them drop me later, so I tell them about my teenager right away. I’m sure there are lots of women who don’t want more children – you just haven’t met them yet.
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Comment by rachel
| September 7th, 2009
i dnt thnk tht if u hve kids u wnt get a match..i mean my mom is divorced n im trying d best 2 find her a match sshe’s got many admirers butno one is worth it..so im finding one for her..she’s gt two children me n my brother..bt still m trying my best to find one match 4 her….as she is still young n has the right to be loved!!!
Comment by Jaison Williams
| August 17th, 2010
Raising kids alone after divorce is a challenge for either of the parent. Also, you do stand a chnace to get lucky the second time. Its definitely worth the try!
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