He has been a significant part of her life in a different way. He is a great influence in her life and is very supportive of us, but he's not her dad and not trying to be.
I don't understand why people make fun of him for it, calling him a dad, babysitter, etc. I think it proves his maturity the way he handles himself around us. I also think it proves the maturity of those who make fun of him for it.
It's not easy dating as a single mom. It's hard to decide who is going to be mature enough to handle the responsibilities that come with dating someone with a child. I wouldn't have started dating Alex if I didn't trust him and his values.
I can't always go on dates or do something spur of the moment like most people my age, and he understands that. A lot of my plans are made based on what Isabella can do too or when someone can watch her for me. Most 21-year-olds have no real responsibilities, but I do.
Because others my age don't have a responsibility as impacting as a child, they can't understand my life or Alex's now that he's dating me. Therefore, I don't understand why it's used as a target to make fun of him. Why judge someone based on something you have no experience with yourself?
We have a normal relationship. We go on dates; we spend time with our families; we argue; we talk about the future; we're supportive of one another; and we simply love being around each other. The only difference is I have a 3-year-old that tags along with us most of the time to make it a little more entertaining and sometimes challenging.
I am more than thankful to have Alex in our lives. Isabella and I are really lucky in more ways than one. If you don't understand this, maybe you should reevaluate your life instead.
"It’s always the people who know the least about you who want to judge you the most." -Unknown
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