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Originally Posted by Peanut
And then we veered into single women over 30 being desperate lonely cat ladies with low value in the dating "pool". For the grievous error of living and aging past age 30. And let's not forget that if you've borne a child you're not as valuable as someone who has not, because god forbid your body has changed a bit. And you have some extra responsibilities - worthless!!
Classic.
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I don't think people were suggesting that this was how it should be, just that it is the case. Women over 30, with kids, have a harder time in the dating scene as things go on. You can argue these factors
shouldn't make a noticeable difference to one's dating prospects, that it's not fair or reasonable, but speaking generally, they do. That's just the reality. Height for guys operates much the same way. Should being 5'7" be a major impediment for a guy to get a date? Nope. But apparently it is, as recorded by a number of people earlier in the thread.
Although, in the case of kids, I don't think you can say it's somehow a reflection of poor character if a single guy with no kids isn't interested in dating a woman with kids. That's a matter of what you're looking for in life at the time. And if you're a single mom, well, guys who aren't at that point in their life where they want to start a relationship not only with a significant other but also a child are probably guys you don't want to be dating anyway. I personally don't see it as a deal breaker, but I can understand why it is for many.