Whether he’s divorced, widowed, or never married, he’s often the best kind of man. He has shown commitment, love for children, and has likely moved past the “I want to go out all night and play video games all day” phase we all hope passes most men by the age of 25. Still, dating a single dad isn’t the same thing as dating your average, carefree man. If he has children, they’re going to be the priority and they should be. It’s vitally important that you take the time to get to know one another separate from the children, but also vitally important to understand that you’re dating an entire family, not just one member of it. Here are 10 tips compiled from women who have been there and women who are there right now: What are your tips for dating a single dad?

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