Why Single Dads Struggle To Move On: Character, Co-Parenting & Choosing Yourself
Fri Sep 19 2025
If you’ve ever wondered why some single fathers with good character still can’t move forward in love, this episode is for you.
Jenni & Stephen Hendrix dive into the struggles of single dads:
*• The difference between a deadbeat father and a real single dad*
*• How discipline (or the lack of it) impacts co-parenting and dating*
*• Why some men backslide into old relationships, even when it hurts their child*
*• The fear of custody battles, financial strain, and how the justice system weighs in*
*• What kids really learn when fathers don’t show consistency*
This is not about excuses—it’s about hard truths, real-life stories, and lessons for men and women navigating parenting, love, and boundaries.
Whether you’re a single parent, dating someone with kids, or co-parenting yourself, this conversation will shift how you see responsibility, leadership, and love after separation.
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📝 Key Themes
• Why showing up is more than “being in the house”
• Deadbeat vs. single dad—what’s the difference?
• The role of discipline in breaking toxic cycles
• How courts, money, and fear of custody shape fathers’ choices
• Why blurred lines with your child’s mother affect everyone involved
⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 – Why we’re talking about single dads
01:30 – Deadbeat vs. single dad: the hard truth
03:45 – Presence vs. absence inside the same house
05:20 – Toxic relationships and their impact on kids
07:12 – The single father’s biggest fear: custody & courts
10:45 – Financial strain, attorney fees, and pressure
12:00 – Discipline vs. backsliding into old relationships
15:35 – How blurred lines confuse kids about love
18:40 – Kids need consistency, not chaos
21:00 – Final thoughts: choosing yourself and your child
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If you’ve ever wondered why some single fathers with good character still can’t move forward in love, this episode is for you. Jenni & Stephen Hendrix dive into the struggles of single dads: *• The difference between a deadbeat father and a real single dad* *• How discipline (or the lack of it) impacts co-parenting and dating* *• Why some men backslide into old relationships, even when it hurts their child* *• The fear of custody battles, financial strain, and how the justice system weighs in* *• What kids really learn when fathers don’t show consistency* This is not about excuses—it’s about hard truths, real-life stories, and lessons for men and women navigating parenting, love, and boundaries. Whether you’re a single parent, dating someone with kids, or co-parenting yourself, this conversation will shift how you see responsibility, leadership, and love after separation. _____________________________________________________________ 📝 Key Themes • Why showing up is more than “being in the house” • Deadbeat vs. single dad—what’s the difference? • The role of discipline in breaking toxic cycles • How courts, money, and fear of custody shape fathers’ choices • Why blurred lines with your child’s mother affect everyone involved ⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Why we’re talking about single dads 01:30 – Deadbeat vs. single dad: the hard truth 03:45 – Presence vs. absence inside the same house 05:20 – Toxic relationships and their impact on kids 07:12 – The single father’s biggest fear: custody & courts 10:45 – Financial strain, attorney fees, and pressure 12:00 – Discipline vs. backsliding into old relationships 15:35 – How blurred lines confuse kids about love 18:40 – Kids need consistency, not chaos 21:00 – Final thoughts: choosing yourself and your child -- Follow Us On Social: Jenni's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennilhendrix/ Stephen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenhendrix1/ Finding Love's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamfindinglove/ Finding Love's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamFindingLove Finding Love's Website: https://www.iamfindinglove.com Support the show