How hard is it to date after having a baby?

Question

I’ve been married for four years since I was 21, now 25. We were together all of college and got married. We just recently had a little boy who is my whole world. My now ex-husband decided he wanted a divorce not long after, so we aren’t together anymore. My friend told me I should have waited till my 30s to have a kid because I’ll never find a guy to date now because having a kid hurts my chances dating and no one wants to raise someone else’s baby. On top of an already devastating situation this stung. I am sure it’s true but how bad are my chances gonna be of finding love again?
So essentially I’m gonna be single for the rest of my life? And the only man in my life will be my son?

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That's absurd.  The divorce rate is nearly 50% and most divorced couples have kids.. and most divorced people go on to remarry a second time.
You do the math. Lol.
My partner and I both had kids from previous relationships. 🤷🏽‍♀️

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I have a few friends that have children, are divorced and are in their mid to late twenties. Honestly.. their relationships are of more substance and quality now. They are more careful on who they bring into their lives and usually the guys are interested in a relationship and not a fling. You will get a man and not a boy.
The guys that just want a fling will be turned off by children but do you really want a guy like that in your life?

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I 100% wouldn’t date someone with kids. Some people will, some people won’t. Just like any thing else, it’s personal preference. It’s one more thing that will thin your dating pool. That’s absolutely true.

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That sounds like bs, I know many of my girl friends that have kids from previous relationships and date normally and remarry, most guys if they really like you they don’t give a f about that...

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My dad told me something before because I was with someone who had a baby and at the time I really didn’t want anyone that had children. he said the older you get the less chances of meeting someone without any kids he was right though. I guess I did get lucky an now have a daughter with my fiancé she’s both our first baby and I’m 24 years old it’s more common for people to have kids now I don’t think you would have any trouble dating

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At the end of the day, many younger guys in their 20’s consider other women’s kids as baggage unfortunately. I think you’ll have a better chance of finding love with a man who already has a kid(s) himself. It’s tough dating out there for people without kids. Maybe a child and ex husband add some baggage but we all have baggage of some kind. Just don’t lose faith. It will happen for you.

How hard is it to date after having a baby?

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