Hearing these stories interests me. I feel like there is just such a small pool of men out there. Single, childless men have no idea of the hardships that come with marriage. They will have less invested, so even more of a chance that they will walk out down the road. Even less of a chance that they would even invest in a woman with a kid. A lot of divorced men are most likely going to be like my husband or the man you described in your first paragraph. And if their wives did actually leave them I suspect they will be more bitter and have limited capacity or desire to commit and trust again.
This is me and all of the negative talk that I am supposed to be staying away from. But can anyone really argue the reality of it?
I never really dated much so the concept of dating for companionship is foreign to me. In my mind, I will always be screening for committment. (Which I know is most men's fear) I come across as easy going and light but that's more of a mask.
Maybe just being a carefree, single mom can be fun. It's just me and son. We can pick up and travel, move around easily etc. But That life is also foreign to me. I grew up in a world that is structured around the stability of a family unit. I'm completely thrown off by this type of abandonment. And feel robbed.
I know I have to appreciate what I do have, but sometimes I have trouble.
