11 Honest Reasons Men Say They Refuse To Date Single Mothers

It may seem unfair, and perhaps it is, but sometimes men have genuine and well-thought-out reasons for why they just can't bring themselves to date a single mother.

Dating can get awkward fast when one person has kids and the other is not sure they want to step into that world. For some men, the issue is not just timing, it is the idea of becoming part of a family setup they never expected.

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In this story, men answer a blunt question about why they refuse to date single mothers, and their responses range from practical concerns to comments that are hard to defend. The result is a mix of honesty, frustration, and a few opinions that may say more about them than about the women they are talking about.

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Here are 11 reasons they gave, and some of them are pretty revealing.

1. Heartbroken.

1. Heartbroken.Whisper
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2. It's a risk.

2. It's a risk.Whisper
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3. Emotional baggage.

3. Emotional baggage.Whisper

4. Not down for that.

4. Not down for that.Whisper

5. That's a lot of cash!

5. That's a lot of cash!Whisper

That is where the answers start getting a lot more personal.

6. Okay then.

6. Okay then.Whisper

7. That's fair.

7. That's fair.Whisper

8. I know it's hypocritical, but...

8. I know it's hypocritical, but...Whisper

Some of these takes are a lot harsher than others.

It’s the same tension as the AITA dad-birthday conflict when someone skipped the party after a partner insulted him.

9. Too young.

9. Too young.Whisper

10. Oh, so you're just a jerk.

10. Oh, so you're just a jerk.Whisper

11. You have to earn that respect, to be fair.

11. You have to earn that respect, to be fair.Whisper

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Some of these reasons are going to spark debate.

For a different kind of “earn respect” fight, see what happened when he refused his entitled mother-in-law’s get-rich-quick loan scheme.

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