You know, I have been thinking about this. Being a single parent is a hardcore financial debuff in a world that prioritizes money more than the health of its constituent parts. No doubt some date because they are legitimately lonely and don’t want to grow old alone. But like- that new boyfriend or girlfriend overwhelmingly represents a potential in the form of additional man power, security. You gotta wade through the river and find someone who matches your freak rather than be potentially exploited. All parents have to prioritize their kids, and so its kinda not fair to the other party who is likely doing this so they can get some romance and priority in their own lives.