Dating and family

I definitely believe that should proceed with your life and date. I don't think your niece will make woman run away. Most woman have a nurturing instinct and aren't scared by kids. I agree that your niece shouldn't meet every woman that you date. Just do your dating outside of the home. And you have a babysitter already.. your mom.

Sorry but the situation is not the same. Helping someone to raise (also) a family member, in your case your niece, is not the same as being a single mother and having your own children around. But no matter if it's your child or not, you have a right to build a life of your own. You can meet people/make friends abroad, so not in your house. You can share dinner together, to to the movies, make a walk in the park, exchange likes, dislikes etc. There is no need to take home every person you meet and introduce her. Might be some become good friends and you can introduce them to your other family so their world is getting a bit bigger/easier as well. Most important thing is you are clear about you expectations and straight about what you want or not.

I hope you don't mind me saying this, but I think that you are worrying too much. You are a single man. Enjoy your life. Raising your niece should not hinder you from doing things that a single man is supposed to do. If you happen to meet a person whom you think you are ready to be with, she should know better about your situation.

hmmmm as a single who had been tied for family's responsibilities and obligations. Yes, go on with the date. and stop thinking what the woman would think about your situation. Dating doesn't mean that you will be walking out of your responsibilities... will you? will you be quitting your responsibility if you find someone romantically? that's your choice, it is not your obligation anyway, it is just more on a personal help to your mom. Anyway, if the your woman thought that way that this will be a part of her responsibilities too, then start looking for another another woman again, she is not good enough for you.

You have your own life and as those who responded to your post say, you are single and you don't have the full responsibility of your niece since you said that your mom has the full custody on her and you're just helping out. You have to communicate with your mom about this. Casually, you can let your niece and the woman you're dating to meet each other once in a while because it's a part of getting to know stage when you're dating. You tell about yourself and your personal life and vice versa. If she doesn't accept your situation, stop dating her. It's not worth your time.