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How many 26 year old mums of two small children find super hot boyfriends like Kardashian's?

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Justdontforgethelegofrog · 08/09/2023 23:44

I'm not judging, mum shaming etc
The idea that Kylie Jenner has bagged one of the hottest men, in terms of popularity and talent as well, is making me slightly more envious than is normal. She has a 5 year old and 1 year old.
I am a young single mum of two and I'm currently watching baking shows with a huge infected puffy eye on my Friday night. No child free time. No way of dating as I just have no fricking time.
I don't for a minute think she's doing something wrong or that she should be staying in with a puffy eye and Prue Leith. However I do think it is unrealistic for most people and could suggest to young women that it's easy to move on and start again.
Meeting someone in your late twenties or early thirties who is ready to accept two kids is daunting. Men are either terrified, creepy or predatory. There's no Timothee's out there for me. I would have to settle, which I'm not prepared to do. It is almost impossible to find someone intelligent and ambitious who would consider a mum of two. Other than that it's all cocklodgers.

Can I fume at Kylie just a bit?

OP posts:
LlynTegid · 09/09/2023 07:32

Looks are not everything, talent is not either. Several current or former Manchester United footballers come to mind.

MolkosTeenageAngst · 09/09/2023 07:34

Most rich and famous celebrities have no issues finding a new partner when their relationship breaks down regardless of how many kids they have. Why would you compare yourself to a Kardashian, do you have anything in common beyond both being women with kids to make you think your lives are in any way comparable or would ever be in any way alike?

statetrooperstacey · 09/09/2023 07:34

single Parents aren’t doomed to a life of celibacy and loneliness at all. Having children can make the dating pool a bit smaller but not noticeably so I don’t think.
However are you saying you wouldn’t settle ( not that you should ) but you expect someone else to settle for you? Because that’s what it sounds like ?
what do you personally bring to the table?

Defaultsettings · 09/09/2023 07:46

boboshmobo · 09/09/2023 07:03

He looks horrid to me , each to their own but dating her will massively raise his profile and open doors .

I don’t think he really needs his profile raising.

I also doubt it’s a bearding thing. He could’ve been doing that for years if he was wanted to especially when Call Me By Your Name was released.

Maybe they just like each other and are having a bit of fun. Doesn’t have to be a serious relationship.

Pottedpalm · 09/09/2023 07:51

He’s not ‘hot’.
As a single mum already the last thing you need is someone ‘hot’.

HuneyBuns · 09/09/2023 07:55

Jackienory · 09/09/2023 05:06

20-something men wanting to take on a step-parenting role will be rarer than hen’s teeth. To be brutally Frank, I’m a 40-something woman, and you couldn’t pay me enough.

This, unfairly maybe, but far too much baggage, for that demographic especially if they are fit, motivated and ambitious. The exceptions prove the rule.

Certainly not 'rare than hen's teeth'. If a single mum of 1 or 2 wants a boyfriend, she can get one.

I think it's uncommon that young men want to commit strongly regardless of being a step father or not. Adding children makes it harder. Still, not that hard.

PineConeOrDogPoo · 09/09/2023 07:56

I had the same thought OP. Where does she find the time? I imagine the answer is that she has a team of nannies and housekeepers and drivers do everything for her that you have to do for yourself, as well as a big income stream which doesn't require her to spend 9-5 doing things she doesn't choose to do.

Such is life. I wouldn't trade with her for a moment. She has no privacy and no anonymity which are priceless to me.

HuneyBuns · 09/09/2023 07:59

I can't really understand being jealous of Kylie in the first place. If you're going to be envious of anyone, wouldn't it be childfree people you know/see about? Or people in relationships raising children? She's on a different planet, I wouldn't even want to be a billionaire.

Taylorswiftserastour · 09/09/2023 08:01

He's the new Leonardo DiCaprio, dates a succession of attractive women that'll probably keep getting younger as he gets older.

I think they both need some decent publicity for different reasons- the Pete Davison fling worked well for Kim after Kanye, and Kylie is probably thinking this might do the same for her after Travis. He's the lead in two massive films coming out soon.

mrshenny · 09/09/2023 08:03

She's not trying to be a role model to other single mums. She's just living her life with the resources (money) she has. Money buys you childcare, stylists, plastic surgery, beauty treatments, private yachts, holidays (with a bring a long nanny), big houses, in this instance fame. Can imagine there are plenty of men who'd like to be part of that.

I find this post a bit bizarre tbh, surely it's obvious why your two lives are different?

Whatswhatwhichiswhich · 09/09/2023 08:04

@Justdontforgethelegofrog youre not the first woman in the world to end up a single parent. Millions of us go on to have happy loving relationships with amazing men after we’ve had children. We just don’t expect to be treated like spoilt little princesses around it and nor do we act like we’re the best thing since sliced bread. You’re cutting off your nose to spite your face. If you’ve not got much to offer a partner then that is why your single.

SnorkeMor · 09/09/2023 08:05

He’s hot? I wouldn’t walk past a dry piece of toast to get to him!

As for the Kardashians, I couldn’t feel envious of any of them if I tried. Their whole lives are fake and branded, their poor children dragged through it all without a second thought for their welfare.

JamSandle · 09/09/2023 08:08

It's likely a PR relationship.

FunkyMonks · 09/09/2023 08:10

The mum pimps out all her daughters next she will be lining up the grandkids with price tags around them.

I don't get the fascination with the family really don't but each to their own.

I agree likely PR his teams probably paying her to be seen out and about with him the next new power couple bull that they all like to spiel from time to Time 🤣

RichardsGear · 09/09/2023 08:18

You're being daft. Just like it would be daft if I was railing against Davina McCall who is in her 50s like me but has time to exercise like a demon, flies off on plenty of jollies and has a hairstylist boyfriend who will keep on top of her roots whenever she wants (the most important bit!). Her life is not my life.

boobot1 · 09/09/2023 08:20

Justdontforgethelegofrog · 09/09/2023 00:57

@isitshe well we all have our kinks. I think he's a bit of reincarnated Marc Bolan

I think he looks like a teenager going through an awkward phase.😕

Poudretteite · 09/09/2023 08:24

If you're basing reality off the Kardashians that's your issue...obviously they're rich and famous and have a different life. Does Elon Musk buying Twitter suggest that anyone can do it?

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 09/09/2023 08:26

He's not my cup of tea at all

Homefry · 09/09/2023 08:36

Hi OP when I watch the kardashians - recent guilty pleasure now it's on disney, never bothered with it before - I am much more jealous of how close and fun the relationships are between the sisters and also with kris jenner their mum. It must be so grounding to be able to share their success with each other. I'm actually really envious of that. But then also aware that they are on camera so who knows the reality but rhe close bonds look genuine enough.

missmollygreen · 09/09/2023 08:37

You know it's all about the money and fame, right?

missmollygreen · 09/09/2023 08:38

Homefry · 09/09/2023 08:36

Hi OP when I watch the kardashians - recent guilty pleasure now it's on disney, never bothered with it before - I am much more jealous of how close and fun the relationships are between the sisters and also with kris jenner their mum. It must be so grounding to be able to share their success with each other. I'm actually really envious of that. But then also aware that they are on camera so who knows the reality but rhe close bonds look genuine enough.

You can use many terms to describe the Kardashians.... grounded is NOT one of them!

Homefry · 09/09/2023 08:39

Sorry meant to add because they have such a strong support system with each other, their relationships with men can purely be for play / pr / love / sex and again that must be freeing! Although probably not great for the kids. But maybe the kids are kept separate from all the dating?

Santanderfall · 09/09/2023 08:40

People tend to gravitate towards people who are like them and have similar views and experiences.

I doubt Abbie Clancey would have been attracted to Peter Crouch if he'd have worked in Tesco. Or if they both did.

Homefry · 09/09/2023 08:42

Sorry meant for each of them it must feel grounding that they have a close support system of likewise successful and wealthy close relatives - the problem with Hollywood is that most successful people have to be famous alone / no one understands/ there are jealousies etc. The kardashians are in the same boat and seem to have a close bond. Which must be grounding for them personally.

Of course they are not grounded in the realities of life! Meant it in a different way.

Banana1979 · 09/09/2023 08:42

I don’t think any of their boyfriends are hot

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