Okay the time has come with Valentine's day coming up in a month or so you lot know and so do I that single mother's will be on the plate.
Now I came across two articles, one from HuffPost and the other from eharmony that attempted to justify marrying single mothers. Now before I delve into their reasons, let me first start by pointing out I am addressing the majority, not all of single mothers, okay so if this doesn't apply to yourself, good but this still needs to be mentioned. Now that's been said let's nitpick.
1. She’s no wimp. Single moms are tough and independent. -
If she was independent then why do they need government funding or child money from the sperm donor (I mean father) and last time I checked toughness was a measurement of physical endurance so how to single mothers claim this?
2. She’s already a great mom. (And weren't you looking for someone who would be a great mother? Look no further!) -
Thats the problem, she has someone else's child and she left him, being a questionably great mum does't qualify as dating material if you've left the father
3. She’s incredibly patient, but doesn't have a lot of tolerance for bad behavior. She’ll be good for you. -
Again doubtful, I've seen plenty of mothers (single and not) who are at breaking point a lot of the time meaning you are one mistake away from an argument
4. She doesn't play games. She doesn't have time to just fool around. She takes her relationships seriously. -
And this is an endearing quality? That takes a key part of fun out of the relationship, the games, fooling around, you'd basically be going from 0-serious in record time
5. She’ll only keep you around if the relationship is a good thing for both her and her kids. You won’t have to guess if she’s into you. -
Meaning you'll have to compete with yet another person, it'll be like the date's friend scenario all over again.
6. Single moms are easy to pamper. (They don’t get breaks very often. Hint, hint.)
Ahhh another hint towards more money spending to treat them
7. She’s loyal — and is fiercely protective of her little brood.
Fantastic ad but considering a lot of single mothers got where they are out of spite I don't think the word loyal is the word I'd use
8. She can articulate what she wants and needs from a relationship.
Maybe but will she be reciprocal towards your needs. After all relationships breakdown after the first child because you no longer have the freedom to bump uglies so you'd basically be jumping into that stage, do you really want that?
9. Single moms are both practical and fun. There’s no room for diva behavior.
Again questionable since the single women I've seen and studied fun isn't at the top of their list since they are tired a lot from chasing after the sprog.
10. She’s no longer a party girl, but a fun night out is still very welcome.
And there you have it, was this down to choice? I doubt it which means you'll likely be the glorified babysitter while she goes out partying, trust me I was there and I didn't get any
11. She’s selfless. Single moms put others’ needs before their own.
I'll believe that when point no. 10 comes around
12. Moms make the best lasagna and give the best back rubs.
Where do they get these 'facts' did motherhood grant them instant knowledge or something? Besides After a LOOONG day or sprog manangement you can bet you bottom dollar they won't be in the mood to give you a backrub, more the other way around (just the back rub though)
13. You’ll get to take part in adventures to amusement parks, the zoo and the park. Bonus: You’ll have an excuse to play with toys.
Yeah and who will pay for that, government or you, never doubt someone other than her will open their wallet
14. She’s adaptable. She knows that life doesn’t always go as planned and has learned how to make the best of it.
This one might be believeable, more evidence though
15. Single moms can do it all, but are super-appreciative of a helping hand. Woo her with kindness and acts of service.
They are certainly good at one thing and that's something you don't need, especially with the serial types
Now like I said this doesn't apply to all but seriously people its drama enough when you know the child isn't yours, to make it worse if you get tethered you are then responsible for that child as much as the mother is or what is the point being in that relationship.