To me, dating a single dad would count against them, but I wouldn't completely rule them out because of it. If I liked them enough, and met/got along with their kid, I would date them anyway... even though I would not consider it to be the most ideal scenario beforehand.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh