Dating a girl who has a kid.....

[theghost]

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many single mothers are looking for fathers, not mates

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as previously stated, single mothers are a delicate thing and should not be messed with. If you're not seriously considering the possibility of a long-term relationship you should keep it on a friendly (not f$%&ing) level.

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Also, if you end up with this girl for a while it will be harder to drop her when things don't work out because you will get attached to the kid as well. It's easy to start not liking the girl; it's hard to not like the kid who is basically an innocent bystander.

Keep your entanglements simple, you're young and inexperienced. I'm sure there are situations in your future with less baggage - find them and enjoy them.