Dating a single parent is very different than dating a guy without kids. For him, especially during a custody battle, the kids have to come first. Be honest with yourself about whether you can be with someone who’s going to put his kids first — for now. If you can’t, then it’s great that you know that about yourself. If you can, then you have to be very empathetic. You can’t make him open up to you, but you can be there if he wants to. You can’t expect him to put you first when he’s got a custody battle happening, but you can be there for him if he wants to get together. This is a crucial time in his life, and he’s got to have support, not stress in his relationships. Just because you love someone doesn’t mean you’re compatible, so do some real soul searching and decide if you really want to be the girlfriend of a guy going through something like this or not. And if you do, be supportive, empathetic, loving and thoughtful — because that’s what he needs right now.
I hope that helps.
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