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

336 replies

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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BatshitIsTheOnlyExplanation · 24/08/2026 20:49

Are all the 5 kids yours?

6ate9 · 24/08/2026 20:49

I wouldn’t date any man who has children!

soothingaloevera · 24/08/2026 20:49

No, that's not unreasonable. next question.

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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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.

wafflesmgee · 24/08/2026 20:51

Is he hot?

Bezerk · 24/08/2026 20:51

wafflesmgee · 24/08/2026 20:51

Is he hot?

Yes unfortunately

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rocklivia · 24/08/2026 20:52

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

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.

Berlinlover · 24/08/2026 20:53

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

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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6ate9 · 24/08/2026 20:54

More fool any woman who takes him on!

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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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

CookingSucks · 24/08/2026 20:56

Desperate folk might. But otherwise, hell no!

PleaseDontAsk · 24/08/2026 20:57

Bezerk · 24/08/2026 20:50

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

You did so somebody else will.

Always, someone willing to settle just for the sake of having something.

Sugarnspicenallthingsnaice · 24/08/2026 20:57

Bezerk · 24/08/2026 20:50

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

Unfortunately someone else probably will be too.

But that doesn't necessarily mean he'll live a happy, fulfilled life.

What about you? What are your plans for the future now you're free of him and whatever misery he inflicted on you?

rumplestiltskin88 · 24/08/2026 20:57

He won’t be a “catch” it will reduce the numbers interested considerably due to the baggage but there is someone for everyone out there .

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 24/08/2026 20:58

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.

Yes

JHound · 24/08/2026 20:58

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…

Sorry to disappoint but from what I see, collectively women’s standards are in the toilet. I mean how else would some men manage to have loads of kids with multiple women?

He will definitely find somebody.

Bezerk · 24/08/2026 20:59

Sugarnspicenallthingsnaice · 24/08/2026 20:57

Unfortunately someone else probably will be too.

But that doesn't necessarily mean he'll live a happy, fulfilled life.

What about you? What are your plans for the future now you're free of him and whatever misery he inflicted on you?

Raising a toddler and a baby entirely alone keeps me pretty busy, alongside working 32hrs a week. I barely have time to shower, let alone make plans for the future

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Oliveoy · 24/08/2026 21:00

Well, it clearly didn't bother you that he had 3 children that he presumably didn't see

Sugarnspicenallthingsnaice · 24/08/2026 21:02

Bezerk · 24/08/2026 20:59

Raising a toddler and a baby entirely alone keeps me pretty busy, alongside working 32hrs a week. I barely have time to shower, let alone make plans for the future

T'is but a short phase in a long life that will ultimately be a million times better now he's not in it. You'll look back one day and be so happy you got out when you did, and feel nothing but pity for the poor woman who's lumped with him, I promise Flowers

Bezerk · 24/08/2026 21:03

Oliveoy · 24/08/2026 21:00

Well, it clearly didn't bother you that he had 3 children that he presumably didn't see

He saw them regularly when we were together. Since we split a few months ago, they don’t want to see him. And he’s on bail for assaulting me and our toddler so isn’t allowed to see ours

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wafflesmgee · 24/08/2026 21:04

Bezerk · 24/08/2026 20:51

Yes unfortunately

Then he will still find some sorts of relationships…I’m just thinking if Boris Johnson managed to then a hot man would?