<human>: Here is the question I have for the women of reddit. I'm a 24 year old guy, college graduate, currently employed as an EMT working towards getting my nursing or PA degree in the new couple of years. I also have a 3 year old boy who is my pride and joy and who I love to spend time with.

The relationship with his mother went sour fast after we found out she was pregnant, so much so that I wasn't able to see him for the first year after he was born but that's in the past. I have tried to have other relationships since then, I've gone on a couple of dates, never more than 2 with the same girl, and had a hookup when we were drinking sort of relationship that lasted around a year. 

The girls I have gone out with I've had a history with, we've been friends before/worked together, so they know my past and about my little guy. They ask questions and I like to talk about him but know when to pull back so it doesn't come off as overwhelming. Alas though, I can't seem to be able to hold down a date for more than a few times and turn it into something long term.

The mother is out of the picture in terms of the romantic sense, she will obviously always be there as we want to raise him knowing both his parents. But I wanted to know what is women's take on someone that you would consider dating/or go on a date if they had a child (either you did or do not know about).

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<bot>: Does your potential date having a child impact the way that you see them? is it a game changer/deal breaker for you?