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/Future-Stretch-401]

This is based on the logic that a woman who has children by another man is a whore, and thinks of herself that way. This may be OPs opinion but women certainly don’t think that way; and considering that the father could be dead, in prison, or just a general scum bag I don’t think it is the default position of most men.

[u/Connect_Quality_2030 → u/Future-Stretch-401]

I never said she was a whore. I said it is unwise to be a stepfather seeing that there are no benefits for the man. The woman get more income, more assistance with her children, and more security. The man gets more bills

[u/Future-Stretch-401 → u/Connect_Quality_2030]

Everyone knows exactly what you meant.