I would not date anyone with kids that were not grown. Personal reasons.

I have a daughter, cannot really judge

"Unless you haven't lived."

That sounds a little condescending.

I haved dated partners with kids. I noticed the more kids women have the less emotionally available they become. One or two alright to well behaved children are manageable. More than that I couldn't do unless I really, really liked the person.

Yes, I have kids from my first marriage and dated a woman with two children, I remarried to a woman with no children and no desire to have them. It depends upon the situation but I don't see why kids would be a deal breaker although they definitely complicate matters.

Wjen you get to tnis age range most peoples kids are getting close to leaving the nest.....atleast they can wipe their own butts so thats a plus lol.

This has to be an "it depends" kind of situation. I don't have kids, and have never wanted them. At the point in life where I am, I'd hope that anyone I was involved with would have grown children.

Baggage is a mean term. However, as a single guy and I'm not opposed to it, entering into a commitment with someone with kids, their kids come first and you a distant second. Plus you have to adopt their lifestyle for the sake of the kids. Though their kids are probably great, its a lot to ask of someone.

Well some men and women who do have kids are just the pits. The kids are the king/queen in the relationship and rule the roost. It completely destroys everything and is very bad for the kids too.

I was a kid, I procreated 3 now adults, how do I judge? Now I believe kids are the greatest of responsibilities a human could ever experience. Just like not everyone is fit to be a parent not everyone is fit to be a step-parent.

I chose not to date when my daughter was young so that she would always be my first concern. I've seen too many kids suffer when their parents put their own emotional needs first.

I'm not the guy most want helping raise their kids.
My thinking seldom fits most familial expectations.
So, there'd be some big questions about having a full on relationship with someone with kids who aren't grown that would hinder any such relationship.
Sum up - probably not.

I love kids! And I have an eternal child, so in some ways, I'll always have a kid. I'd love to meet a woman with kids

Off putting? Really?

I kind of like the idea of dating someone with kids, but it isn't a preference. It's just a very interesting bit of insight into their personality when you see the relationship with their kids.

'Unless they haven't lived?'. I've had a pretty good life being child-free, and I aim to find someone with a similar life. I am not the sort of person who does well around children for any length of time. I'm the stiff, awkward, avoidant type who can't speak their language.

When I was dating, I never dated anyone who had kids who lived with them.
At this point, anyone I might consider dating would most likely have children
who are grown and out of the house.

I would. But I have 3...

I've done it. I wouldn't again.

I would definitely try to avoid someone with younger kids. It sucks of theyre a really awesome person but ultimately, it's generally pretty difficult in my experience, especially earlier on. I was in a long-term relationship with someone who had a teenaged child which wasn't so bad because they were always out hanging with their friends and whatnot. The younger ones just require so much time and effort.

I am at that age where it is hard to find someone without kids. I have one myself. Single dad all the way. The difficult part is finding that person who is wants the whole package along with baby momma stuff

I'm child free by choice to the point I've had a vasectomy; I wouldn't connect myself with someone that has kids

My ex has kids, so I already have. I'm 39, so anyone I date will most likely already have kids. I think once you get past 30, it should be expected. I haven't had kids yet because I haven't been in the right situation with the right woman. I had the chance to have kids with 3 different women. It's not something I take lightly. It's like kind of serious mannnnnn! affected voice

Someone with older kids like mine

Very off putting. I don't want kids, and I don't want to help someone raise their kids. You can call me selfish, picky, inconsiderate, asshole, or whatever; but it's my life. I'll choose to live it the way I want.

Don't get me wrong though. Kids can be cool and funny, but they can also be little destructive monsters. I work with kids (and their parents), so I don't want to have to come home to more kids.