20 Things to consider when dating a woman who has children

Closeness

Chapters:

0:00 Intro

2:25 Disclosures

3:45 Connecting with your children is not something that ever ends

5:45 1. Anytime something goes wrong, it’s going to require mom’s instant attention

7:06 A taste of my story

9:50 2. Many women think their ex is crazy or a narcissist

12:00 The usual disclaimers

14:00 A contribution from a single mother

15:57 3. The length of your commitment matters

17:56 4. Her children must come first

22:15 5. You can’t just come over

23:29 5a. Sometimes you may rank last in terms of priority

24:24 5b. The ex she’s still in touch with

25:30 Giving a balanced perspective

27:04 6. You are stepping into a pre-existing family

30:30 7. If the children don’t like you

32:26 8. Divorce statistics and how they effect children

33:39 9. You’ve got to be creative with discipline

35:50 10. Navigating who should pay… for everyone

41:06 11. The possibility of meeting the ex or proverbial crazy ex

42:35 12. Extended family is often involved

45:14 13. Women are incredible care takers- but often not for you

49:08 14. The biggest risk: Spending time with the kids by yourself

50:50 15. You’re not man enough for not raising her kids?

52:42 16. Women have LOTS of “standards.” You’re allowed to have standards too

55:04 17. Physically speaking…

59:04 18. What about what you need as a man?

1:01:08 19. Women’s needs are often met by having and raising children

1:03:35 20. Kids are truly a sensory experience for women

1:07:20 Warm sentiments on the joys of connecting with children

1:10:55 Outro