Would Your New Date Make A Good Father?

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Would Your New Date Make A Good Father?
Everyone has the potential to be a good parent but you have to be ready to learn, compromise and spend plenty of time with your children.

If you’re unsure whether your new date wants children, or whether he would be a good person to introduce to your kids, you need to ask some questions about his personality. Here are some things to think about when considering whether your new date would make a good father.

How Does He Act Around Children?

Does he have children of his own already? If he does then does he see them often? Does he put them before his personal life and before romantic relationships? If he doesn’t then you should steer clear as he'll probably end up treating any children he has with you the same way.

If your date hasn't got any children of his own, see how he reacts around other peoples. Is he a good uncle? Do children feel comfortable around him? If he enjoys interacting with children then chances are he is thinking of having some of his own.

Is He Close To His Family?

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If he respects his father and is close with him, it’s likely that he’ll want to have a close relationship with his own children as well. Men who are considerate and helpful towards their mothers are more likely to be willing to share responsibilities with you when looking after children. If your date is close to his family, and has been brought up with strong family values, he is more likely to be a good father.

Has He Talked About Having Children?

If a man talks a lot about having children, it means that he wants to be the best dad he can be. If he doesn’t talk about having children, it probably means he’s not ready. Every man is different so you cannot rely on age to determine if he’ll be a good dad.

If he’s young he’ll most likely have a lot of energy, but he may want to spend his time going out with friends. If he’s older he’s more likely to be financially stable, but he may spend all his time at work instead of investing it into being a good father.

Does He Have A Playful Side?

To be a good father you need to have plenty of energy and be ready to come up with lots of ideas to keep your young ones entertained. Is your date an active person who enjoys new things? Does he enjoy silly comedies and children’s films? Is he good at coming up with spontaneous, fantastic dating ideas in the UK for the two of you? Kids get bored easily, so it’s important that your man is resourceful and able to use his silly side to entertain.

Is He A Patient and Stable Person?

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His personality is a key factor as to whether he’ll be a good father or not. He needs a lot of patience to be able to deal with children and the way he treats you will give you a clear idea of how he’ll treat his children.

If he’s always there for you and acts in a selfless manner then he’ll want to put his children first. Watch out if he is unable to manage his anger, as you don’t want your kids to end up frightened and upset by his temper fits.

It’s hard to tell if your new date will be a good father until you get to know him better. However, by observing his behaviour, the way he talks about his family, and the way he acts around children, you’ll be able to decide whether you think he’s ready and willing to start thinking about having a family and being a great dad.

October 2012

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