hello.. i’m a single dad (daughter is 7) and i’ve figured out some things on the “dating someone new as a parent” front. here are my thoughts:
red flag: they dismiss or minimise your parenting obligations. i once met someone who said “we’ll do that later when you’re free” — sounded nice but what they really meant: “i don’t care about your calendar”. i realised that matters a lot.
red flag: they pressure you into meeting their friends/family quickly before you’re comfortable. with kids you need someone who respects *your pace*, not their timeline.