I've found that laying groundwork early helps, clear expectations. I am available on these days, my kid is priority #1, you can meet the spawnling down the line if things work but I have to keep my child's best interests in mind etc. If you're good with this then we can move forward, if not thanks but see you later.
It has worked with mixed results but that's a good thing. Someone worth keeping around should be understanding and willing to work with you, someone who's not is perhaps better suited to date someone who isn't a single parent.
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