11/2/2007 2:50:19 PM |
ever stayed in a relationship, b/c of the kids that didn't belong to u |
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yankeeluvspeach
Athens, GA
age: 28
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1. No way |
2. Fraid so |
3. Not sure |
4. Don't date people with kids |
An earlier thread got me thinking. A lot of people break up because the new person doesn't get along with their kids. Anyone ever stay in a relationship because they didn't want to leave the kids, and the kids were biologically someone elses? Just curious. I'll be back later. Going to UGA girls soccer game!! GO DAWGS
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11/2/2007 4:05:34 PM |
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truegrace
Hagerstown, MD
age: 51
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I have legal custody of my ex-boyfriends daughter that keeps us in a day to day contact mode, and for her sake we have remained friends
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11/2/2007 4:08:02 PM |
ever stayed in a relationship, b/c of the kids that didn't belong to u |
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cheygirl
Cheyenne, WY
age: 42
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Well I couldnt answer that because there wasnt a simple No I haven't. Doesnt mean I wouldnt - just havent been in that situation.
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11/2/2007 6:34:39 PM |
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ranchgirl892
Fresno, CA
age: 47
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Yes, my last relationship lasted a little more than two years. I tried really hard because he had a son, 11 years, that was very attached to me. His mom didn't spend much time with him. He loved to play at my ranch.
I finally had to call it quits. His son was staying with his mom when it happened.
That is why I won't date anyone with minor children. The parents fights and there can be differences in the way you want to raise a child.
Ranchy
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11/3/2007 11:12:11 PM |
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yankeeluvspeach
Athens, GA
age: 28
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Interesting. Thanks for the responses ladies. Interesting that no men weighed in. Could just be timing. Having young kids involved definately makes it difficult, I'd imagine. Here's to all the people who've had a positive impact on children's lives even when they weren't the biological parents (be they bf/gfs, teachers, coaches, etc.)
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11/4/2007 1:36:54 AM |
ever stayed in a relationship, b/c of the kids that didn't belong to u |
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e_cole
South Bend, IN
age: 42
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Kids just want someone to care about them, but sometimes as adults, we are such assholes as role models for children. I cared more about this little 6year old girl who called me dad, than the mom who wanted me to be more of a disciplined dad than just this girl's friend. But while protecting the girl, I hurt her abusive mom; because kids can't defend themselves against a HOT curling iron. I guess that's a little more than what you asked....
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11/4/2007 4:05:40 AM |
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goochie137
Kalamazoo, MI
age: 39
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Before I had my son, I dated someone with a little girl and we lived 2 hours apart. I stayed with him about 6 months more then I should have because of her. It did teach me a valuable lessson. Now that I have a 5 year old and dating I've only introduced my son to two men, and before my son gets attached I've had a talk with the man to see where they are at in their mind. I know there are no gaurantees even if the guys says he is there, but I feel good knowing I'm aware of my son and his feelings and try to keep that in mind when dating. I'm not just dating for myself, I also have to keep my son in mind.
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11/4/2007 5:27:09 AM |
ever stayed in a relationship, b/c of the kids that didn't belong to u |
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cutencuddls
Hopewell, VA
age: 38
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Unfortunately, my trying to save 2 little girls almost cost me my life. I STILL miss those girls!
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11/4/2007 7:32:24 AM |
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metu
Dahlonega, GA
age: 46 online now!
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Funny you should ask.....I had just broken up with my husband, because of his drug use, when his ex decided to dump their oldest daughter (age 15 & in serious trouble) into his lap. I made the choice to come back if nothing else for her sake. Good thing I did..... let's just say....he wasn't the "Daddy" type.
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