Is it a problem to be a Single Mom?

Philippines
April 3, 2007 12:39am CST
Im a single mom of 3 kids and I work alone.... I support my kids alone... What would I do? Do I have to find someone new partner in life?
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11 responses
• Philippines
9 Apr 07
Your admirable doing that, raising 3 kids is not easy 7 you're still able to work. I've seen couples having only one to raise & are still feeling great difficulty. The question of finding a new partner, is not the issue, its the question of are you ready? (no one is anyway, no matter how the preparation) Well as the saying goes, when its there its there, its just a question of what you gonna do then? No one deserveds to be alone, especially if you long to have a partner - just be more patient with your feeling than ever before, this is not just about your needs, you have kids they only have one mother.
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@Maxturvy (114)
• Philippines
3 Apr 07
There is no problem being a single mom but you need somebody to lighten your load. Someone you can rely on to raise your kids up to the end. Find a special person whom you feel capable to accept your kids heartedly and love for what you are and what you have now. Raising three children in a family needs bigger income to pursue their dreams and that is their studies someday. Your life is like a boat who needs a paddle to propel it steadily against the winds of change.I hope you can find the right one for you and wish you luck.
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@god_spear (498)
• Philippines
10 Jun 07
You are a great mom, i think you better stay a single mom, you have made it already, but if you like and someone and courted you just think it over before deciding, i know at your age and still young, someone will notice you and maybe in love with you. The important thing is you have a job, if financially you have a problem to support your children may i suggest take a part time job beside your present job. Maybe i can help,i requested for you to be may friend and if you accept me, just send me message if your interested to have apart-time job. Good Luck and i know you can make it to provide the needs of you kids.
• India
22 May 07
Hi sexyanne! Since you are a Mom you should consider both yours and your childrens best interests in mind. The primary importance should be to give Stability to your children. Listen to your heart and do what makes you happy in life but do not forget to weigh the pros and cons before doing anything.
@dontj9 (47)
• Nigeria
17 May 07
well, am sorry, everybody know it is not easy to be a single mother for one kid, not now talking about three, wow you tried,I don't know your age, whether you are old enough not to have relationship with a man, if yes, i think you should keep trying, begining is not work it is he who finish the work that will be recogniced, i think you have tried, keep it up and finish it up.But if cannot cope I will advice you to a responsible man that will be able to cater for you and your children.thanks
@LadyDulce (830)
• United States
21 May 07
I can't tell you what to do in your own life, because only you know what works for your family. However, I can tell you what I'm doing and hope it helps. I know that I'm going to be supporting and raising my son alone, merely because I KNOW I can do it properly without interference or distractions from a man. I'm terrified of some man I trusted coming in and hurting my baby. Did you know that in most cases of child abuse, it's the stepfather or boyfriend who's hurting the kids? And many times the mother knows and does nothing. It seems that a lot of people can't or won't put their children absolutely first, regardless of any man. We're taught to put our men first, children second. I have a serious problem with that. A man can take care of himself, but a child needs constant protection and care. I know what it's like to be completely safe and secure, then have your world turned upside down. And it's usually not until another child comes along, one from the new man. You see the same thing in nature every day. A male lion will readily eat another lions cubs so the lionesses can bear more. It's the way it is, and I'm not going to risk putting my son in that position. Right now, he's the number one man and he knows it, lol. Blessed Be
@jencai (3412)
• Philippines
3 Apr 07
I don't think so. Being a single is not a problem if you would work hard for it. I feel that you're tired of supporting your kids all alone, am I right? You don't have to look for someone new in your life, this person will come at the right place and time. Don't worry everything would fine, trust yourself. You could survive. Goodluck to you and your family. Have a nice day!
@sunup13 (420)
• Canada
16 Apr 07
The career of mom is such a wonderfully fulfilling but tough one. Single moms have it just that much tougher. I also think that we have it pretty good though, it's better than being with a father that does not care, help or love you. I know that it is hard but just think of how much your kids will respect you and the strength and work ethic they will receive from you. I think that if you are ready go out and meet people but do not go out looking for a man or you may find the wrong one. The good ones usually show up when we least expect them. I'm still waiting for mine to find me too! In the meantime just enjoy your kids, tell them you love them everyday and let them know how far you would go for them!
@rlonrlon (155)
• Philippines
16 Apr 07
congratulations on doing a very good job in supporting your 3 kids. finding a partner would be good, just be sure that he will accept your situation.
• China
3 Apr 07
firstly, I think you are a great mom,and you must be in a diffcult situation. It's vrey hardful to foster three kids alone for a woman. so i think you should find another person to live. where the kids'father,even if he doesn't live with the kids any more,but he should go on to foster his kids by low.I hope you will meet a good man as soon as possible.Good luck!
@tanjila (548)
• United States
3 Apr 07
No, there's nothing wrong with being a single mom. You shouldn't feel the need to find someone solely for the purpose of supporting kids. If you're worried about that, work for a better job. Depending on someone financially isn't very fair to them or to you. You should want to be in that sort of relationship for love.. not money.