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Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by GloriousGbola: 8:24pm On Jan 13
Ablesam171:
At least i know she's making my kid(s) and not another man's kid(s) her priority.
Bros, keep spreading the good news. For those that refuse to harken to the good news always learn the hard way.
you sound like the kind of whiny man child who will beef his children in the name of red pill nonsense
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by seunlayi(m): 8:25pm On Jan 13
Avoid single mothers and know peace
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by Johnkay01(m):
Boss don post
I doff my hat

If I had practically follow your advice then I will not be in this dungeon.

I read most of your posts in reality every guy must know thread but i did not allow it to sink in to my head now I'm in shit that I can't undo for life.

My own is I be Captain save the hoe
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by Satazaa: 8:26pm On Jan 13
I am somehow dumbfounded about the latest object of bashing nowadays aka single mom's, they get ridiculed, abused and blanket condemned without people knowing thier unique stories on they fell into being single moms, some became so by falling for men who are terrible and phisically abusive, alcohol addicts, betting addicts, armed robbers, outright bone lazy men who dont work while thier wives farm etc are so called husbands too to this women that we are foolishly heaping abuses on, so if you don't thier stories yall should shut the Bleep up and go get a job
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by wiseone28: 8:29pm On Jan 13
I don't know why I hate this too
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by Starz825(m): 8:29pm On Jan 13
sweerychick:
If not for copy and paste, I would have bet my last breath you are talking outta experience, maybe I'm right.

There's nothing wrong dating a single mom, the bottom factor here is love, single moms ain't looking for fun, they are looking for real love, they're mature not ready for stories or waste their time with Fuuckboys. When she loves you all those things you wrote up there would be secondary, and yes they want you to love their child they way you claim to love them. It's a choice of responsibility when you date and marry a single mom.
That thing wey no make you dey with your baby daddy already tells alot about you as a single mom.....apart from the ones who had a baby while they were in school and naive.

above all...nobody is perfect...just be kind...

Kind-hearted women are the best!
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by FX(m): 8:29pm On Jan 13
I trust Nigerian men nah. They rarely marry single mothers. In short, I never about such marriage recently. They can date single mothers but they don't marry them. Men don wise up
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by obaidan: 8:29pm On Jan 13
Weytin single mother dey find sef
Are u not at peace raising ur child in peace and not subject the child to some tricky stepdad dynamics.
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by Cruzmaster: 8:30pm On Jan 13
GloriousGbola:
most of this long rambling epistle applies to wives as well. once your wife has your children, they will take priority over you. just as your mother gave you priority over your father.
So far she's taking care of my kids, I'm okay with that. You don't expect me to take care of another person mess.
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by Ablesam171: 8:31pm On Jan 13
GloriousGbola:
you sound like the kind of whiny man child who will beef his children in the name of red pill nonsense
I don't have problems if my woman give he full attention to the seed i planted in her but you see the one planted by another man, I'll never tolerate it (wetin i dey talk sef, i can never knowinly date a single mother).
Do you know what a lion does to the cub (that is not his) of a lioness that he has chosen?
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by jidemojola(m): 8:31pm On Jan 13
Only mumu men get serious with single mom.
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by MarketDispatch: 8:32pm On Jan 13
See what Naija men said

Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by SixSeven:
The mod that hid my comment is unserious. I repeat. This is AI SLOP.

Updated because nlfpmod hid my comment on the front page. I knew when you did so.

Signs of AI writing

1. Highly structured aphorisms: Short, declarative lines with moral certainty (“It is order.” “It is a home.”) are common in AI-generated rhetoric.

2. Parallelism and repetition: The rhythm (“It is not… It is not… It is…”) is something AI produces very comfortably.

3. Abstract, generalized claims: No personal anecdotes, dates, or concrete experiences—just ideology-level statements.

4. Polished but impersonal tone: Strong conviction without messy human qualifiers.

Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by Aringon(m): 8:33pm On Jan 13
These are all rubbish, there are many single mums that have married and their homes are peaceful. DO NOT BOX every single mum as being manipulators and all. Carry your cross and don't poison the minds of men that have found love with single myms

Dpsychologist:
Let’s drop the sugarcoating and speak plain truth. Dating a single mother is not romance movie material. It’s real life. If you’re not built for it, you’ll suffer and she’ll suffer more. This isn’t hatred. It’s honesty.

I’ll keep it simple and relatable.

1. You will never come first. Ever.
If her child is sick and you’re having a bad day, guess who waits. You.
If school fees are due and you want a weekend getaway, plans are cancelled.
If you need to be number one in a woman’s life, this lane is not for you.

2. Her past is not theory. It’s active reality.
That baby didn’t fall from the sky. There is an ex somewhere.
Co parenting calls. Family ties. Old wounds.
If small jealousy already dey choke you, this situation will finish you.

3. Responsibility will find you, even if you run.
You say “I’m not the father.” Fine.
But wait till school resumes, rent is due, or hospital bills show up.
Reality doesn’t respect motivational quotes. Pressure will knock.

4. Her time is scheduled, not spontaneous.
You can’t just say “I’m outside” at 11pm.
You can’t randomly disappear and reappear.
Her life runs on routines. If you hate structure, you’ll feel trapped fast.

5. Emotional stress comes in bulk.
You’re not just dealing with her moods.
You’re dealing with a child’s emotions, an ex’s influence, and family opinions.
One small misunderstanding can turn into a full-blown crisis meeting.

6. Stability is not optional, it’s required.
Inconsistency is cute when you’re 22 and carefree.
With a single mom, it’s an instant red flag.
If you’re still “finding yourself,” please find yourself elsewhere.

7. You don’t gain what you think you gain.
She’s not there to build you.
She’s not there to fund you.
She’s not there to emotionally babysit you.
If sex is the main attraction, both of you are just passing time.

8. Manipulation can happen if you’re not sharp.
Some will gaslight you with “you knew I had a child” anytime accountability comes up.
Others will weaponize guilt.
If you’re emotionally weak, you’ll be confused and drained.

9. Society will talk and you’ll hear it.
Friends will whisper. Family will advise.
“You could have done better” will start ringing in your head.
If you’re easily influenced, pressure will push you out anyway.

10. Love alone is not enough here.
This setup needs patience, money, maturity, and thick skin.
If you don’t have at least three, you’re not ready.

Final truth:
If you can’t handle responsibility, structure, delayed gratification, emotional stress, and public judgment, don’t date a single mom. Not because she’s bad. But because you’re not ready.

And this applies beyond single mothers.
If you can’t handle real life complications, don’t date anyone seriously.

Dating is not sympathy work.
It’s readiness.

Be honest with yourself.
It will save you, and it will save her.


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Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by GloriousGbola: 8:34pm On Jan 13
Cruzmaster:
So far she's taking care of my kids, I'm okay with that. You don't expect me to take care of another person mess.
hopefully people look at you the same way - as another person's mess that should be avoided

can you even read the way you are describing another human being?
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by appliedscience(m): 8:35pm On Jan 13
Dpsychologist:
Let’s drop the sugarcoating and speak plain truth. Dating a single mother is not romance movie material. It’s real life. If you’re not built for it, you’ll suffer and she’ll suffer more. This isn’t hatred. It’s honesty.

I’ll keep it simple and relatable.

1. You will never come first. Ever.
If her child is sick and you’re having a bad day, guess who waits. You.
If school fees are due and you want a weekend getaway, plans are cancelled.
If you need to be number one in a woman’s life, this lane is not for you.

2. Her past is not theory. It’s active reality.
That baby didn’t fall from the sky. There is an ex somewhere.
Co parenting calls. Family ties. Old wounds.
If small jealousy already dey choke you, this situation will finish you.

3. Responsibility will find you, even if you run.
You say “I’m not the father.” Fine.
But wait till school resumes, rent is due, or hospital bills show up.
Reality doesn’t respect motivational quotes. Pressure will knock.

4. Her time is scheduled, not spontaneous.
You can’t just say “I’m outside” at 11pm.
You can’t randomly disappear and reappear.
Her life runs on routines. If you hate structure, you’ll feel trapped fast.

5. Emotional stress comes in bulk.
You’re not just dealing with her moods.
You’re dealing with a child’s emotions, an ex’s influence, and family opinions.
One small misunderstanding can turn into a full-blown crisis meeting.

6. Stability is not optional, it’s required.
Inconsistency is cute when you’re 22 and carefree.
With a single mom, it’s an instant red flag.
If you’re still “finding yourself,” please find yourself elsewhere.

7. You don’t gain what you think you gain.
She’s not there to build you.
She’s not there to fund you.
She’s not there to emotionally babysit you.
If sex is the main attraction, both of you are just passing time.

8. Manipulation can happen if you’re not sharp.
Some will gaslight you with “you knew I had a child” anytime accountability comes up.
Others will weaponize guilt.
If you’re emotionally weak, you’ll be confused and drained.

9. Society will talk and you’ll hear it.
Friends will whisper. Family will advise.
“You could have done better” will start ringing in your head.
If you’re easily influenced, pressure will push you out anyway.

10. Love alone is not enough here.
This setup needs patience, money, maturity, and thick skin.
If you don’t have at least three, you’re not ready.

Final truth:
If you can’t handle responsibility, structure, delayed gratification, emotional stress, and public judgment, don’t date a single mom. Not because she’s bad. But because you’re not ready.

And this applies beyond single mothers.
If you can’t handle real life complications, don’t date anyone seriously.

Dating is not sympathy work.
It’s readiness.

Be honest with yourself.
It will save you, and it will save her.


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Feminine gender is just something else... They are single and dey feel you have to go out of ur way to make dem feel like a woman... They are single mother... Another wahala... Making demands on you.... The demands they couldnt make on their baby daddy....... And to think they can't accept all these long espitles from a single dad oooo
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by Aringon(m): 8:35pm On Jan 13
Dpsychologist:
Let’s drop the sugarcoating and speak plain truth. Dating a single mother is not romance movie material. It’s real life. If you’re not built for it, you’ll suffer and she’ll suffer more. This isn’t hatred. It’s honesty.

I’ll keep it simple and relatable.

1. You will never come first. Ever.
If her child is sick and you’re having a bad day, guess who waits. You.
If school fees are due and you want a weekend getaway, plans are cancelled.
If you need to be number one in a woman’s life, this lane is not for you.

2. Her past is not theory. It’s active reality.
That baby didn’t fall from the sky. There is an ex somewhere.
Co parenting calls. Family ties. Old wounds.
If small jealousy already dey choke you, this situation will finish you.

3. Responsibility will find you, even if you run.
You say “I’m not the father.” Fine.
But wait till school resumes, rent is due, or hospital bills show up.
Reality doesn’t respect motivational quotes. Pressure will knock.

4. Her time is scheduled, not spontaneous.
You can’t just say “I’m outside” at 11pm.
You can’t randomly disappear and reappear.
Her life runs on routines. If you hate structure, you’ll feel trapped fast.

5. Emotional stress comes in bulk.
You’re not just dealing with her moods.
You’re dealing with a child’s emotions, an ex’s influence, and family opinions.
One small misunderstanding can turn into a full-blown crisis meeting.

6. Stability is not optional, it’s required.
Inconsistency is cute when you’re 22 and carefree.
With a single mom, it’s an instant red flag.
If you’re still “finding yourself,” please find yourself elsewhere.

7. You don’t gain what you think you gain.
She’s not there to build you.
She’s not there to fund you.
She’s not there to emotionally babysit you.
If sex is the main attraction, both of you are just passing time.

8. Manipulation can happen if you’re not sharp.
Some will gaslight you with “you knew I had a child” anytime accountability comes up.
Others will weaponize guilt.
If you’re emotionally weak, you’ll be confused and drained.

9. Society will talk and you’ll hear it.
Friends will whisper. Family will advise.
“You could have done better” will start ringing in your head.
If you’re easily influenced, pressure will push you out anyway.

10. Love alone is not enough here.
This setup needs patience, money, maturity, and thick skin.
If you don’t have at least three, you’re not ready.

Final truth:
If you can’t handle responsibility, structure, delayed gratification, emotional stress, and public judgment, don’t date a single mom. Not because she’s bad. But because you’re not ready.

And this applies beyond single mothers.
If you can’t handle real life complications, don’t date anyone seriously.

Dating is not sympathy work.
It’s readiness.

Be honest with yourself.
It will save you, and it will save her.


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Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by GloriousGbola: 8:35pm On Jan 13
Ablesam171:
I don't have problems if my woman give he full attention to the seed i planted in her but you see the one planted by another man, I'll never tolerate it (wetin i dey talk sef, i can never knowinly date a single mother).
Do you know what a lion does to the cub (that is not his) of a lioness that he has chosen?
if you are comparing yourself to a lower animal - that is fine. go and join the lion you are looking up to in the bush
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by obaidan: 8:36pm On Jan 13
Dpsychologist:
10. Love alone is not enough here.
This setup needs patience, money, maturity, and thick skin.
If you don’t have at least three, you’re not ready.

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Everything u said is correct apart from this.
3 out of 4 is not enough...you need the 4
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by Aringon(m): 8:37pm On Jan 13
These are all rubbish, there are many single mums that have married and their homes are peaceful. DO NOT BOX every single mum as being manipulators and all. Carry your cross and don't poison the minds of men that have found love with single myms




Dpsychologist:
Let’s drop the sugarcoating and speak plain truth. Dating a single mother is not romance movie material. It’s real life. If you’re not built for it, you’ll suffer and she’ll suffer more. This isn’t hatred. It’s honesty.

I’ll keep it simple and relatable.

1. You will never come first. Ever.
If her child is sick and you’re having a bad day, guess who waits. You.
If school fees are due and you want a weekend getaway, plans are cancelled.
If you need to be number one in a woman’s life, this lane is not for you.

2. Her past is not theory. It’s active reality.
That baby didn’t fall from the sky. There is an ex somewhere.
Co parenting calls. Family ties. Old wounds.
If small jealousy already dey choke you, this situation will finish you.

3. Responsibility will find you, even if you run.
You say “I’m not the father.” Fine.
But wait till school resumes, rent is due, or hospital bills show up.
Reality doesn’t respect motivational quotes. Pressure will knock.

4. Her time is scheduled, not spontaneous.
You can’t just say “I’m outside” at 11pm.
You can’t randomly disappear and reappear.
Her life runs on routines. If you hate structure, you’ll feel trapped fast.

5. Emotional stress comes in bulk.
You’re not just dealing with her moods.
You’re dealing with a child’s emotions, an ex’s influence, and family opinions.
One small misunderstanding can turn into a full-blown crisis meeting.

6. Stability is not optional, it’s required.
Inconsistency is cute when you’re 22 and carefree.
With a single mom, it’s an instant red flag.
If you’re still “finding yourself,” please find yourself elsewhere.

7. You don’t gain what you think you gain.
She’s not there to build you.
She’s not there to fund you.
She’s not there to emotionally babysit you.
If sex is the main attraction, both of you are just passing time.

8. Manipulation can happen if you’re not sharp.
Some will gaslight you with “you knew I had a child” anytime accountability comes up.
Others will weaponize guilt.
If you’re emotionally weak, you’ll be confused and drained.

9. Society will talk and you’ll hear it.
Friends will whisper. Family will advise.
“You could have done better” will start ringing in your head.
If you’re easily influenced, pressure will push you out anyway.

10. Love alone is not enough here.
This setup needs patience, money, maturity, and thick skin.
If you don’t have at least three, you’re not ready.

Final truth:
If you can’t handle responsibility, structure, delayed gratification, emotional stress, and public judgment, don’t date a single mom. Not because she’s bad. But because you’re not ready.

And this applies beyond single mothers.
If you can’t handle real life complications, don’t date anyone seriously.

Dating is not sympathy work.
It’s readiness.

Be honest with yourself.
It will save you, and it will save her.


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Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by folake4u: 8:39pm On Jan 13
GloriousGbola:
if you are comparing yourself to a lower animal - that is fine. go and join the lion you are looking up to in the bush
You're rude, G.G.

I'm howling here. 😂😂
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by ElevationD: 8:40pm On Jan 13
Godfullsam:
Those ones will never tell you they are single mothers except there is no way to hide it
Most women never hide the truth. It is the men who deceive themselves, in the face of the honest truth, when they go in search of perfection.
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by obaidan: 8:41pm On Jan 13
mactoni91:
It's better you use the money to open a poultry than use it to marry a single mom. Especially, when her baby daddy is still alive.

If you must marry, marry a woman without a baggage.
If you must be with a woman with a baggage, don't marry her
grin grin grin grin grin grin weytin single mom do u na
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by Pastoshizzy(m): 8:42pm On Jan 13
I wander how many relationship go crash after guyman don read this post.
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by GloriousGbola: 8:45pm On Jan 13
folake4u:
You're rude, G.G.

I'm howling here. 😂😂
can you imagine taking your children to hang out with the kids of a person who refers the children of others as 'another man's mess?

then again these are nothing more than your run of the mill red pill wankers , sharing rubbish everyday

las las they will do the homies over hoes


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKjMAUAMUAc
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by Osanoghodua1: 8:48pm On Jan 13
Trash talk, when God is helping them all these are nothing. Just focus on your life.
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by Dogalmighty17: 8:49pm On Jan 13
Kelvin247Gold:
There are some single mothers that are not common, if you meet them once, your life has changed for better for ever. They're not after your money or anything. All they want is to have someone to protect them, be their companion and be there for them whenever she needs his attention. Some of them became single mothers cos of the demise of their husbands. Some fell victim of being a single mother while some are real single mothers (I won't say much about this one). The one I met has money. I mean money. She has her house, she has her business, we're childhood friend. So, if you jam a person like this, your life has changed forever. And when they love you like this, you don enter am. They will love you will there whole heart. This is not a mere say, I've witnessed it
Story. The fact is a single mom will never place priority on you under her child/children. No man should be subjected to that.
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by jojothaiv(m): 8:51pm On Jan 13
I so much like those who are trying to be exceptions in this matter , beautiful people I must say, good, real and intentional men and I pray that you all find a sweet loving single mothers to marry while we the remaining men find what we deserve too.

It's not a biggie after all
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by Ablesam171: 8:53pm On Jan 13
GloriousGbola:
if you are comparing yourself to a lower animal - that is fine. go and join the lion you are looking up to in the bush
Comparing oneself to a lion doesn't men one is s lesser human.
A lion has lessons to teach about focus, survival, strengths and instincts.
Do i have the nature of a lion in nature? My answer is yes.
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by obaidan: 8:53pm On Jan 13
ElevationD:
Sorry bro, in practice, it may not be as completely stated above.

There are single moms who hand over their children to the children’s fathers/her own parents/ophanages, etc, and go about their normal lives without looking back. In short, there are single ladies who do not care about their babies. The ones who only think about themselves
these ones even worse pass
u wan dey do relationship with person wey fit abandon im child
Re: If You Can’t Handle This, Don’t Date A Single Mom by folake4u: 8:54pm On Jan 13
GloriousGbola:
can you imagine taking your children to hang out with the kids of a person who refers the children of others as 'another man's mess?

then again these are nothing more than your run of the mill red pill wankers , sharing rubbish everyday

las las they will do the homies over hoes


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKjMAUAMUAc
I know right. It was actually derogatory of him to say that.

Sometimes I think a standard requirement of the red pill movement is men who lack emotional intelligence.
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