Like..Woah...

I posted a personal ad on craigslist just for the hell of it...

This was one of my responses..

Constructive criticism? I, too have had good experiences on CL, but let me tell you to leave out the part about your child, esp. any references to "love of my life, is my life, will always come first,etc., etc."

Any self-respecting individual acknowleges the bond between parent and child and understands that. When you state that, you indicate there is no room for anyone else-ever, and this discussion could go on...

You are also at an age where it will be a rarity to find a male who will be at the same point in life as you. If he is divorced, separated, etc, and has children, more than likely the child's mother (like you) have custody and he is back out on the "scene". Ask yourself, where your "ex" may be.

Do yourself a favor and if you must acknowledge you have a child, due so just as that. State you are a mother, mother of one, etc. You are handicapping yourself from the start. You will find there are great guys out there that will find it won't be an issue when the are told, and if they cut-n-run, oh well, good for you. You are giving out personal information online, and this is not the place to do it, esp, on Craigslist. I'vedated lots of great kids with children, andit didn't matter. There were some nice times that included the little ones. BTW, Dear Abby says NEVER bring home a man if you have kids until you are firmly together, i.e. married. Hard to do in this day.

You are probably thinking I am an asshole. If so, well, I'll leave it at that.

Good luck and play it close to the vest. You'll do much better. I'd also omit the "HAHA" stuff, that's high school and the part of finding your best friend. You need to make your ad sound more mature if you really want to find a responsible man.

Mr. B.

Yeah..umm... thanks.. I guess I do not know what I am doing and in actuality I do not think I am ready for a relationship..my son comes first, point blank so I do not have much time for anything else right now... :)