The baggage really starts to pile up as you get older. More years to date, get married, have children, etc. Even so, I had not really thought about what it would mean to date someone with children. I guess that's because I feel way too young myself to be a parent. Still, my first experience dating a single dad was a very positive one.
Yes, there were definitely challenges, especially around scheduling and working around dinners, bedtimes, etc. But it was offset with how much this guy clearly loved being a father. It was actually really attractive, even though I am not looking for someone with a paternal streak. I'm not even sure if I want kids, even though my nephews are the favourite things in my life.
Speaking of baggage, a girlfriend recently told me that she's been with a married man for the past 2 years!!! While I'm trying hard not to judge, I can not believe that a smart, cool woman like her would have any part in such a bad situation. I know that we can't always choose who we fall in love with, plus I would like to believe that we do have soul mates (even if you don't always get to be together), however, I also know that we as humans have the capacity to make conscious decisions between right and wrong. And having just walked away from a great guy recently because I knew it wouldn't work, I can not fathom chasing down such a dead end rabbit hole as falling for a married man. I wish her the best of luck because I just can't see how this could possibly turn out okay for anyone.
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