Male perspective.
Parent to older teens, separating & recently involved with a single mother with a baby.
First date a hilarious disaster, Dad to her child forgot it was his weekend, she was literally left holding the baby! Still, we met up, it wasn’t her fault. The meet ended up in a kids play place. I had a hoot..pushing a little person around in a plastic car, feeding them & looking for lost shoes.
But, it’s hard and I can easily see it failing. Simple stuff like messaging is slow to non existent, planning a trip away difficult.
I totally appreciate it’s full on as a parent & holding down a professional job.
But.you got to remember, if you want to hang onto him / her..you need to make a real effort. Give them a reason. They’ve done the same for you, now reciprocate and more.
I doubt my relationship with this person will last..they simply don’t have the bandwidth or energy. When they do..I’ll doubtless be replaced by Mr New & Exciting. Hell, does any girl want to hang around with Mr Reliable, dependable & supportive? In my experience of F with or without kids…it’s a resounding no.
So, from M perspective, expect to be burned & disappointed..so if you want to date, even casually, make an effort.