Dating a single dad mixed signals

[WendyLovesWine]

Hello I've been seeing a nice man who's been divorced recently and his actions are pretty confusing. I get that he might be emotionally unavailable so this is what's happening: a) Makes plans himself then cancels last minute due to "stress" b) Texts sweet things throughout the day c) Apologizes a LOT d) Lets me look after his 3yr old daughter on long business trips

What should I do? Is there long-term potential?

More info needed.... have you known him long?

What do you mean by looking after his daughter - overnight? For several days? Are there alternatives to you looking after her?

Hang on... your relationship is relatively new and you're caring for his child solo..?? What?

Did you meet online dating or nanny service website?

Wendy pour yourself a wine! Texting sweet things is meaningless, look at his actions. I was love bombed by text and none of it was real. And also yes what myownsummer said. What if she has an accident in your care? Don't agree to be his unpaid child minder and put both of you in danger

a) to c) are OK but may show signs of low self esteem / anxiety. If the divorce is very recent he may still be recovering.

d) WTF?!

How long have you been together? This sounds quite intense very quickly.

What do you mean he ‘lets’ you look after his daughter? How kind of him .

How long are these business trips?

Why are you looking after his child?

How long have you been together.

How much of a single dad is he? Is he a full time single dad, 50:50 care, every other weekend?

Wendy your post makes no sense, how much do you love wine? 🤣🤣

Sounds like he is using you for child care and saying just enough to keep you sweet

I’d dump him

Oh my 😂🤣why would u look after his child??

He is using you as childcare.

The signals may seem mixed but I think they are fairly clear. He cancels at the last second, he uses you for childcare and he is all talk no action.

😱 just wow! You need to ask????

I really despair sometimes 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

I'll spell it out: you are being made a fool of 👍

It sounds like you are actually his childcare provider. That he is a bit over friendly with.

Dump him.

How long have you been seeing him and why are you looking after his kid? How many times have you looked after her and for how long, overnight?

Are you sure he's not just wanting an unpaid childminder?