<human>: Hi all! 25yo student and single mom here. My son is 3 and I haven't dated at all since I split with my son's dad over a year ago (by choice--I've been focusing on self-improvement). I was in a relationship with my son's dad for 5 years, but the breakup was mutual and there was/is no drama regarding custody, child support, etc and we are successfully co-parenting.

Enter 25M. He is a fellow student but we don't run in the same circles so I've only seen him two or three times this past year. However, we recently reconnected at a party and we hit it off. He asked for my number, we have exchanged some flirty texts and he even asked me out for a date (!). I assumed he knew I was a mother (because most of my other fellow students know) but he hasn't mentioned anything about it. After the second day of flirtatious texts, I actually stopped responding to his texts because I honestly do not know how to proceed. I didn't want to disclose that I am a mother over text (that seems so impersonal) and I didn't want him to feel like I am misleading him, so I just stopped responding. However, I made it clear that I did want to reschedule our date when I return to town in a few days.

So, Reddit, how should I go about this? My son is obviously my world, but I don't know how I should balance being a mom AND dating. One thing I've already decided is that I will not introduce my son to any men I date. There is a mutual attraction between this guy and I, but what exactly should I say and how should I phrase it? I also know I have to be realistic, because I understand that some guys (especially guys in their twenties) would prefer to date someone who doesn't have kids...and in that case, it would be his loss!

I appreciate any words of wisdom!

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<bot>: 25yo student and single mom has a mutual attraction with a fellow student who doesn't know I'm a mom. How should I go about letting him know? How do I phrase this?