i regret marrying a single dad

He is welcome to see her as often as he wishes and for now this arrangement suits them. You shouldn't be drunk too. This is why she is a brat and she will only get worse. He was divorced with a 9 year old daughter. This leads me to my next point . These are not isolated instances this happens day in and out..your the last thing on the his mind and meanwhile your dignity and self respect slide down the drain. Cool! Because shes tied to his kid, she will always be a part of his life. I discovered here that a) I am not evil and b) this will not get better. I thought I could turn my head away from the sick dysfunction and we could also celebrate a bio child. I am not looking forward to her visitation. I think it comes down to what you're willing to accept. I just can't see mine works out in the end. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been outspoken since they stepped down from their royal roles in 2020 about how they feel toward the royal family and the British media. I see his daughter as annoying, he sees her as adorable (like with a lot of character.). I just simply cannot picture myself dealing with this for another 10 something years. Ask ur spouse if you'll have a say in the way things are ran in the home, and ask him to be a 100% honest if he rather u not be an active participant in parenting. Long after the high school graduation, your involvement with stepchildren will continue. If you've never dated a single dad, you're probably used to being your partner's number one priority. Some women see single dads as a complete no-no, but theres no sense passing up the opportunity to get to know a guy who could be great for you, just because of his parental status. As for your MIL - just try to minimize your contact with her. Fear of raising another man's child. Being kind to the mother will also endear you to the kids, and to the man youre dating. & I really hate her. She's eight years old and is obsessed with Justin Bieber (not like there is anything wrong with it, but if I have to listen to another song of JB, I'd scream) Her only reaction to any kinds of discipline is eye rolling and snarky comments. Most single dads are looking for a mother to their kids, even if they dont realize thats what they want. This is something that you need to get straight fairly early on when dating this guy (though not on the first date!) While there are certainly plenty of reasons relationships with single dads can work out beautifully, for some, it's best to know the additionaldownsideof dating a single dad. I still wouldn't advise anyone else to go down the path I did. I regret marrying a single dad. It does not work that way. grrrr! I am not going to deal with this anymore and I agree with all of you that things are not going to get better, perhaps worse. 7. We were fortunate because we didn't see him that much, and when he got older it became less and less because he had stuff and friends where he lived so that worked itself out. Go find one for yourself. I wake up every morning thinking "is this worth it?". But generally, if hes got kids to care for, then a single dad will have his ducks in a row financially, professionally, and personally. She's still a junkie and I bounced back. 7. I am going through the same thing. 1. She will probably be feeling just as nervous as you about the situation, so you making the effort to show her you really want to make things work will help put her at ease. It took me 6 months of building resentment, and about a week of reading posts here to make the decision to leave. I did all these motherly stuffs at the beginning but hasn't received even a small token of gratitude. About 29% of all marriages in the United States involve at least one person who has been married at least one time before. If he is married, then you will be his second choice. Even senior citizens are now regularly cohabiting because it is usually not beneficial for alot of them to get married. We talked about future living arrangement, financial arrangement. I don't look forward to her visitation and I cannot stand her high-pitched voice screaming "daaaaaaddeddyyyy" Everything about her just gets on my nerves and I don't know why. If you wish to start a family, then there might be emotional and physical barriers. You won't necessarily be lauded as a superhero. Your feelings aren't right or wrong. Submitted by Solarium1 on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 2:12pm. They have a dad who they make clear is the greatest man alive!. And you really liked him from the word go, but it wasnt long before he mentioned that he has kids, and is a single dad. My DH is supportive and has told me that he'll replace whatever they get into and has tried to get them to stop but it's hard, without proof. (SS is 11, almost 12). This subreddit is a community-oriented place for stepparents from all walks of life. Youve never dated a single dad before, and you probably dont have any kids of your own. Daddio will not handle you not kissing the skids ass like he does. Submitted by bebop on Tue, 03/18/2014 - 10:09am. He then made a definitive schedule and stuck to it. ", RELATED:4 Harsh Reasons (Even Good) Men Cheat. The visitor is just that, a guest in the home. "I don't think anyone thought we were going to get together," she says, "but we were attracted to each other and had a lot to talk about." Today, they've been together for 18 years, have two . Commiserate with others in similar situations, celebrate your wins, and hang out with people who just get it. That is my situation as well. Choose Very Carefully. 24/7. Run like hell. If I knew what I know now, I would never choose to get married to a single father. is much moreenjoybale. They have a room and a basement (basement also must remain free of junk). Partially about having kids, mostly about building our own family. Thank you both for replying. Youll have to learn the art of being supportive and understanding, being there when he needs you, being patient and not judging him. If you want your self worth to disintegrate, So my counselor said, "You can take care of her and you should, but leave the disciplining to the bio parents.". You don't like your guy's kid. I just can't accept the fact that he has a child with that woman. How do I wish I really knew what i got myself into. I am ready to leave and I will have a talk with him tonight. If you can't talk to your partner openly and honestly about how you want your family life to be, what you expect of him as a parent, what you expect of his child, and how the two of you will define your role in the family then you don't have much of a partnership, do you? When I see other women being all Mommyish to their SKids I just want to slap them and say, "who are u trying to fool, and you are making the rest of us look like evil bitches when we are just being real and you are FAKE!!" That's is much worse, I think, than just hating his ex. I love my DH like crazy- like you- and the good does more or less outweigh the bad. I just couldn't marry a divorced man with a kid. ", "Wife lied to me about her family plans. My SD is 14 and she still thinks i want to hear how great her deadbeat mom is , I love this! 6. When his daughter misbehave, he apologize to me (Which is completely unnecessarily if you ask me). I don't think he would appreciate having me, a good woman, if he hadn't had a bad one before. I know married life is all about adjustments and understanding, but if I were the one to do this all, I might lose my sanity. As soon as we moved in together, SD went from sweet and innocent to hellchild! If she is bad now, it probably won't get any better and a majority of the time it gets worse. Just as youll have to work on your relationship with their mother, youll have to be ready to put the time and effort in to build a relationship with his kids, with plenty of patience and acceptance. I thought I was a horrible person for not want skids in my life. Do you regret marrying or dating a single dad if you yourself are a childless woman? Dear Amy: I married a single mom. Any good father will be very wary of introducing a new partner to his kids too soon. SD8 mini wife and mother in law the old witch. Is all that really worth it? He is stuck here cleaning up his mistakes and if I want him, I'm stuck too. I close their door and awww peace. They're mutually exclusive, so something's gotta give. We're looking for new mods! There are a lot of crap I did not know I got myself into. ", "Her dad became terminally ill around the time we got married and she never recovered after his death, despite my best efforts to get her medicated and into therapy. The key is to acknowledge how you feel about having kids (and these specific . I missed the window in the late 20s an mid 30s to be a first wife and first baby momma. SD13 is a very unique child with tons of issues. No one warned me!!!! If I had to marry my wife again I would of ran to the other side of the earth.You'll have so much resentment and wonder what happened to your life. I agree with Step.tococis except for the "selfish" part. Right to settle down with,youd think that single dads would have it easy. I feel for you. If you choose to date him, then only you will know what its really like to be in a relationship with this man, but here are a few pointers about what to expect. Buy a motorcycle. My boyfriend/fiance's daughter is eight years old an I honestly highly doubt that she will ever leave. In a Reddit post upvoted 12,800 times on the "Am I The A**hole . It is the truth. Probably because I was too shallow (yes I admit it), but I think I dodged a bullet by being so self-centered. ), 9 Highly Effective Ways To Deal With Condescending People, Help! I still love my boyfriend and we've been through a lot together. I have a idiot beta male cousin, he married a double single mother. When DH and I got together, SD was 8. Even though this child only comes to visit every other week, I am not sure if I am capable of giving up half of my time for the next 10 something years. I kept my mouth shut a lot because as the "girlfriend" I didn't feel it was my place to interject myself. Copyright A Conscious Rethink. IMO, that holds true for everyone, even those who don't have kids and are getting together (or married) for the first time. Generally. Yes, Ive seen countless baby mamas try to get between a single dad and his new date. Oh and the faking issue. Submitted by stepmom29 on Sun, 02/09/2014 - 4:53pm. Naw im good. When I was single and dating single jerks for years I often wondered if I'd really made a bad mistake. Depending on what stage you are at in life, you may find that a divorced man, and even a divorced dad, is a better choice to start a family with. Run. He's not a bad person, but I feel I made a big mistake. "I dont regret the marriage per-se, I regret not ending it sooner. 1. He loves me dearly. Bad behaviors are constantly rewarded, and honest hard working people are screwed. Glad Im not the only one who experiences that! Our website services, content and products are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Submitted by dragonfly5 on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 11:40am. I hate that part of him. #naggingwife #wife #funnymemes #marriage #funny. Submitted by 2Tired4Drama on Mon, 02/10/2014 - 5:34pm. Dang cant make it I have to enjoy my peace and tranquility at home during that time. So, even if he does have a six-figure income, that doesnt necessarily mean that hell have much money to spend on dates. Her logic "my grand daughter is such a poor child. Don't get it twisted. It doesn't matter whether you've got a fun story or are at the end of your rope; we are family. I didn't exactly spend every waking second of every waking hour planning my wedding and subsequent marriage. Doing everything for myself and my son (at least when he's with me), is just more than I can take today. It also helps that even though SD7 is annoying sometimes, she's a sweet girl full of love. 2023byTango Publishing Corporation All Rights Reserved. I know you love your boyfriend and can't imagine life without him, but you have to think..would you rather have a year or so of misery while you are getting over him, or a lifetime of misery dealing with this child that isn't yours? Parenting is a crash course in whats really important in life, so chances are that this single dad isnt hung up on the superficial things that many guys are. It seemed more like she was getting her revenge or something. A single dad will always prioritize his kids first, and that means that you will never be the number one in his life. SD is that way because of BP's and unless he can learn to teach her to respect YOUR boundaries this problem will never go away, and quite frankly you deserve so much better! Don't date until you . My SO and I have avoided lots of drama and I believe our relationship is still doing well after all these years simply because we chose to not get married. I love my step daughter, don't get me wrong. 15. RELATED:11 Things Single Parents Don't Want To Hear. Older women dating younger men may not be seen so kindly, although it could be explained differently. You still have the opportunity to go out and meet a man who has no children and who you can build a family with together. It hurts you that sk didn't say hi? SD was polite, while not overly friendly, which was fine by me. So if you're uncomfortable doing something, they need to accept that. Dad is resistant because he's already had to do this once before, and you get the short end of the stick, receiving all the blame for every negative feeling throughout this process. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I refuse to keep him and that is just the way it is. Sh' bn ut t th tt. ", RELATED:4 Big Mistakes I Made As A Husband (Psst! I know endings are tough and we all come to themon our own time. Please use the report button to ensure we see it. Being a parent means you have obligations and ties. I've been married to deal with when i realise that she wouldn't want him to spend with kids. We have two biokids and DH has two other kids. comment sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment . Run. Would I encourage someone without children to do what I did? I loved that woman too. I kept telling myself that she would grow out of it and things would get better. :sick: She is not a good kid and my boyfriend is not good at disciplining her. Most single dads out there have to pay child support and possibly spouse alimony. In a survey of 4,000 British married couples, more than 50% revealed they have felt regret at some point with regards to their marriage. Submitted by Mercury on Mon, 02/10/2014 - 9:22am, "[selfishly] if I could have DH without his baggage, life would be perfect". Friends and family tell me "I told you so." and I have nothing else more to say.. Submitted by stepmom29 on Mon, 02/10/2014 - 8:43am. Lol! Always listen to her stories. Submitted by sbm014 on Mon, 02/10/2014 - 8:23am. That means, being flexible and understanding about . Katy Barratt, 30, and Dan, 42, have been together for over a year. Him already being a parent might influence how he feels about having more kids with a new partner i.e. I guess when he refuses to see how annoying his daughter behaves sometimes, my resentment grows a little bit. I do not regret getting together with my SOBUT, if I knew it would be this hard before we started dating, I honestly probably would not have gotten into a relationship with him. The major finding of this study suggests that marriage to a narcissist worsens over time. So he needs to make time for that and being in a relationship takes a lot of time. When they are little, you have little problems. But if youre dating a dad, then youll have to accept that shes a big part of the family, and youll have to build your own relationship with her. I could even get used to his kids if they didn't come attached to a manipulative, controlling, meddling, leach they call "mom". It can give you the time to figure out what your feelings are for this guy, and not get in over your head until youre 100% sure that hes the one for you. Her behaviour is still questionable, but I have adopted the whole, "Not my kid, not my problem." She will win over you every time. That kind of baggage is not sexy, no matter how many articles about dad bods you read. Submitted by bi on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 11:59am. Stop trying to pretend that you are her parent. he may not be able to help how ss feels, but he can help what comes out of his shitty little mouth by smacking it once in a while! All the wonder and excitement you will feel over your OWN child, will be something he has already experienced with someone else (BM). As much as it hurts to break things off, it is much worse to spend 20, 30 or more years and then realize you have wasted your entire youth and the majority of your life on a situation with a SD you already can't stand. We can end up keeping things to ourselves, worried about the reaction of our other half or concerned about being rejected. The worst part is the loss of free time to play video games or do what I want. Welcome to r/stepparents! Then you will really not want her there. I will admit that getting back out there, for me, as a man, initially was about sex. we were both in college. I don't step mom anymore. Dan has two children from his first marriage. There are constant arguments because his son has huge behavioral issues and uses his experience with his mother as a crutch. And that makes all the difference in the world. Youll have to be prepared to make plans in advance and work around the childrens schedules. If your SD is getting into your stuff, put it somewhere she can't get it. The main one is the man will always be a lower priority than the woman's children, and there's also potential drama with the woman's ex. Her bio mom is alive. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Sorry but, someday if you have children with him it gets even more complicated. They dont have the time or the energy to make a fuss about something thats not actually worth making a fuss about. It sounds like you need to go take the time to find a man without a child and start over. You DH needs to think about: if he wants you to speak everything you think! Married. His only daughter (only child) was five years old at the time and I have to say that I really enjoyed her company believe it or not. You did know better, I did not. It took us 8 years to decide whether or not to have a child of our own. I would tell them to run for the hills. Whatever I did, I did willingly. Submitted by Ashleystepmom on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 12:25pm. Example, i dont want kid toys/clothing/trash in The common areas. My heart goes out to you, I hope you're able to get through to him. Now I decided to step back and focus on my BD and myself more. I drive him to school once a week (1 hour drive) and he ignores me the entire drive and sits in the backseat. I honestly didn't mind. And was still a thing, apparently. I am a grown woman and I have to hide in my bedroom and let this kid have the run of my home just to keep my sanity. Sorry! You want to be with a man who is a good father; at the same time, if you find you're constantly dissatisfied with him, you may need to find a guy who is more available. Emily, 40, and Albert, 62, first met through mutual friends when he was 44 and she was 22, and got married just a couple of years later. I have been through so much that I just can't go into here because I am so exhausted from it all and it would take a year to document it all, but this kid has damn near ruined my life, him and his no good worthless skank of a mother, and I am not ever going to pretend again for anyone's sake that he is my family. 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