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No one else will want you because you have a kid!?

36 replies

Playerpleeeese · 02/05/2013 15:45

When I spilt with my ex last year, his parting shot was....no one else will ever want you because you've got a kid, your damaged goods.

I've been single for about 6 months and am happy like this, but do worry about the future and wether this is true.

Do guys really not want you because you have a child? I have my own house and job, I'm financially independent, ex and myself spilt custody 50:50 so I have spare time, I still have friends/social life. DS is 5.5 and a happy laid back kid.

So am I really damaged goods?

Does anyone have any success stories to share?

All of a sudden this is worrying me today Sad

OP posts:
scaevola · 02/05/2013 15:47

I know plenty of parents (of both sexes) who have gone on to apparently successful second marriages/partnerships.

Only an arse would see a parent as 'damaged goods'.

sydlexic · 02/05/2013 15:48

In my DS's class last year, year 6, he was the only one whose parents were on their first marriage. Many people have blended families. He is talking nonsense.

Pootles2010 · 02/05/2013 15:48

Honestly, what a pig, you're well shot of him.

Look at this sensibly and objectively. How many people on here are step mums? How many people do you know who've got step parents, or re married, or whatever? It happens. All. The. Time!

VinegarTits · 02/05/2013 15:51

He must think of himself as damaged goods then eh? tosser

MrsTerryPratchett · 02/05/2013 15:52

He's trying to rile you. Don't let him. How charming to refer to your child as 'damage'.

Lweji · 02/05/2013 15:52

Ignore him.

Not only this but also anything else he says to put you down.
He's only doing it out of spite.

shebangsthedrum · 02/05/2013 15:53

My eldest's dad used to say this to me 17 years ago. Needless to say 3 kids later I am in a much happier place with a great man and the ex never had any more kids. I wonder why? horrid man!

SmellsLikeTeenStrop · 02/05/2013 15:55

I had 2 DCs when I met DH and he still wanted me Smile

Your ex is talking out of his arse.

ThingsThatMakeYouGoHmmmmmmmmm · 02/05/2013 15:56

Just not true. An idiots damaged goods are a decent blokes perfect partner. Happens all the time. Got together with my DP 13 years ago, one child at home with her, the worlds stroppiest 14 year old girl. We got through it,together,and are now very happy.

Children may however prove to be a useful wanker deterrent... Wink

motherinferior · 02/05/2013 15:59

Twonk. I know loads of gorgeous women who've had relationships after having children.

musickeepsmesane · 02/05/2013 16:01

What everyone else said. My DH is a fantastic stepdad. Never fazed him taking on a little one. He is lovely so he is and my DS agrees with me.

mummytime · 02/05/2013 16:01

My Mum complained once that far more guys went after her after she split with my Dad.

Just be wary, you only want to spend time with the good ones.

Boosterseat · 02/05/2013 16:07

Not at all!

I was a single mother at 18 and it didnt deter my DH when we met at 19 and we are still going strong 7 years later.

Knickers to him, there are plenty of boys who would be put off but on the flip side there are plenty of men who adore their stepchildren and build happy fullfilling lives as a family unit.

Damaged goods! My word. What a cock.

smilingthroughgrittedteeth · 02/05/2013 16:24

My dp has 2 children and I wanted him, still do most of the time Wink

My best friend has 2 children and has just meet a lovely man who makes her and the boys very happy.

Your ex is a twat

MumnGran · 02/05/2013 16:27

"Children may however prove to be a useful wanker deterrent..."

..... or a targeting attraction for the seriously sick, so do exercise a bit of caution.

That caveat aside, as everyone has already said : you are not damaged goods, and no decent man will be put off by children. How he treats them may well be a good guide to the way he will treat you :-)

skaboy · 02/05/2013 16:33

Ummm....your ex is talking crap. I'm a fairly recently single Dad and although having kids eats a lot of time up its not even remotely relevant if you meet the right person, whether they have kids or not.

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Playerpleeeese · 02/05/2013 16:35

Thank you, logically I know he's talking shit but sometimes it gets to me. He wasn't my DS's dad. I was confused about why he decided to spend 6 months with damaged goods if that was the case and he never met my DS!!! Hmm

Must up my wanker radar! Grin

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madasa · 02/05/2013 16:36

I have a success story.

I have bought up my daughter alone since she was 3 years old and she is now 22.

I had a relationship with a guy from when she was 8 years old until 15 years old. She still has an amazing independent relationship with him and he sees her regularly (I don't see him at all) He adores her and vice versa...he is like a dad to her.

I have been with my DP since she was 16 years old...... I think he sees her as an added bonus ...not a burden.

He certainly doesn't see me as damaged goods.

No way are you damaged goods.....only a knob would think so.

There are some good men out there.

Lweji · 02/05/2013 16:36

In fact, by having a child, you show that you are fertile. :o
(that's the biological reasoning)
And quite valued in some societies.

Dahlen · 02/05/2013 16:55

Put it this way - the sort of man who comes up with that little gem is a man that you are best off without, so in a way it's validation that you did the right thing in splitting up with him.

The fact that you've even entertained the idea of him being right suggests that you might be slightly vulnerable to this type of emotional abuser. It may be worth working on your self-esteem and your knowledge of reed flags and healthy relationships to make sure you don't fall victim to someone like him again.

But reading the positives in your OP, you sound like a well-sorted woman with a lot going for her who any decent man would be proud to call his OH.

Snowme · 02/05/2013 17:03

I think it's nonsense.

My sister had three children aged between 5 and 15 and found the love of her life after leaving her abusive ex.

I have also found the love of my life now after also leaving my abusive ex, and I had a newborn and toddler the first time I met him.

My mother met her 2nd husband of 30 years when I was only 2 or 3 years old.

My current partner met his ex when she had two early teenage children..

.....

ladythatlunches · 02/05/2013 17:46

This is a bit of a spin on things.

Im happily married with 5 children

Some bloke I know who knows I have 5 children used to message me all the time saying he has a thing for me bla bla. Veey flattering but obviously not interested at
all.

He is very good looking very good job etc. I was very stunned but just goes to show men aren't put off by it.

He could of well been after a quick bunk
up .. which fave it there are some out there like that, but I recently had a message asking if I was ever separated to let him no. Errrrr no was my answer.

But if I had interest with 5 you certainly will be fine :)

LunaticFringe · 02/05/2013 17:48

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Dryjuice25 · 02/05/2013 18:17

What a plonker he is?

I was 24 when one of my exes told me that no-one would want me because I wasn't a virgin anymore. And how I was lucky to have him This in not bleeping 1888. Twat!

I lost count of how many people were interested in me after him.
Shame I then ended up with another twat who is dcs's dad but thankfully now an ex and don't ever want to be penetrated by another wanker

LoosMorals · 02/05/2013 18:30

That's bollocks, that is. What century does he live in again?