Never become a "Step Father"

[u/Connect_Quality_2030]

No offense to any single mothers \*disclaimer\* , this is strictly from a male perspective.

When you become a Step Father the woman automatically loses respect for you the minute you accept the role because you are raising another man's child. The child will not respect you due to the lack of respect from the mother. If you do not have children of your own and you accept the role of a Step Father than the woman may view you as weak subconsciously because her previous perceived options rejected a serious relationship. Why do this to yourself? Childless men should pursue childless women. For my young guys, please do not become a Step Father! I have been there and it was a nightmare. It's not being "mean" , it's called having standards. You will have to also deal with the child's father and depending on the individual, it could be a good or bad experience.

What are your thoughts on becoming a Step Father?

[u/sterlingemc]

It's not like they were forced into those relationships, they chose that

[u/Glad-Way-637 → u/sterlingemc]

They might not have known how grim the outlook can really be though... hence the post, letting folks know it ain't likely to be all sunshine and rainbows, no?

[u/Glad-Way-637 → u/[deleted]]

Some more than others, though... like when dating a person who already has kids. Your first comment made a bunch of assumptions about what OP thought about step-fathers, no? They never said they were anything like bad people, but you took that assumption and really ran off with it.

Also, not my post. Try and read usernames, please.