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Original poster

To think a man with five kids he barely sees won’t be considered a catch on the dating scene?

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Bezerk · 24/08/2026 20:48

It’s my ex. I am feeling quite bitter tonight and could do with some reassurance that he won’t continue getting everything he wants…

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TooFuckingHot · 24/08/2026 20:55

Of course he will because women are stupid. I say this as a woman. He will spin a tale of how his baby mamas make it oh so hard for him to see his kids and he loves them so much but parental alienation boo hoo etc

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Bezerk · 24/08/2026 20:55

Berlinlover · 24/08/2026 20:53

Men always land on their feet, it’s shite but that’s life.

😔

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6ate9 · 24/08/2026 20:54

More fool any woman who takes him on!

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Bezerk · 24/08/2026 20:53

rocklivia · 24/08/2026 20:52

There's always that woman who believes the stories and believes the exes were the problem.

PSA for anyone dating: please use Clare’s Law if he has a “crazy ex” or especially two of them

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Berlinlover · 24/08/2026 20:53

Men always land on their feet, it’s shite but that’s life.

thistimelastweek · 24/08/2026 20:52

On the face of it you are so right.

But there might just be someone out there who will fall for the line that you are the crazy ex who denies him access to his children.

rocklivia · 24/08/2026 20:52

There's always that woman who believes the stories and believes the exes were the problem.

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Bezerk · 24/08/2026 20:51

wafflesmgee · 24/08/2026 20:51

Is he hot?

Yes unfortunately

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wafflesmgee · 24/08/2026 20:51

Is he hot?

Dandeloosha · 24/08/2026 20:51

Well he’s not going to tell them, is he? No woman in her right mind would take on a man with 5 kids unless they were fully grown and had their own homes.

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Bezerk · 24/08/2026 20:50

BatshitIsTheOnlyExplanation · 24/08/2026 20:49

Are all the 5 kids yours?

No, but the two youngest are… I was stupid enough to take a chance on him

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soothingaloevera · 24/08/2026 20:49

No, that's not unreasonable. next question.

6ate9 · 24/08/2026 20:49

I wouldn’t date any man who has children!

BatshitIsTheOnlyExplanation · 24/08/2026 20:49

Are all the 5 kids yours?