So much work goes into being a single mom. She needs to provide for her family, keep her kids safe and happy, and keep her home running, all without falling apart. With all these things already going, she barely has time to breathe, never mind think about relationships.
Understandably, it takes a certain kind of man to win her heart and give her the relationship that she needs. Only a strong, compassionate man can win the love of a single mother.
He Needs To Understand That Her Kids Come First
First and foremost, she is a mother. Whatever else may be going on in her life, her duty to her kids. When her children need her, she’ll be there, even if she was supposed to with him at the time. She is solely responsible for them, so nothing else is going to get in the way of her bringing them up.
Only a man who’s strong enough to accept that her kids come first can be worthy of her love. He needs to understand that she won’t always be there for him. Most of all, he needs to appreciate what an amazing woman and parent she is, not resent her for not spending enough time with him.
He Needs To Know That She Isn’t Afraid Of Love
It’s a common misconception that all single mothers want to stay single, but that isn’t always true. Kemmy Nola once said, “Just because a single-mom usually can’t be bothered to spend much time on her make-up doesn’t mean that she has given up on romance.”
Just because she can’t put in the time to try and get a man interested in her doesn’t mean that she’s not interested in him. The truth is she’s just far too busy to go chasing love. She already has so much on her plate, there’s simply no time left for looking for romance.
However, that doesn’t mean that she’s not open to the idea. If a man is willing to put in the effort that it takes to be with her, even with her hectic schedule, she won’t say no if she really likes him. He’ll need to accept that he’s going to need to put in quite a bit more effort than he’s used to. If he really likes her though, it will be worth it.
He Needs To Understand That She Wants Something Serious
It’s no secret that these two people are very different. While he’s living the single life, her life is with her children. Adding someone new to the mix isn’t an easy step for her, so she’ll only do it if she’s really serious about him.
If he’s only here to play around, then he shouldn’t waste her time. He can only really be right for her if he’s willing to be serious with her. Eventually, she’s hoping that he will form a good relationship with her children. She truly hopes that he’ll become a great role model for them. If he’s not ready for that, then he’s not ready for her.
Being with a single mother doesn’t mean just dating her, it means becoming a part of her busy world. Her lifestyle isn’t for the faint of heart and not everyone is ready for it. It will take a strong man who’s willing to put in a lot of work to win her over.
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