*Angel*
Frozen Flames Goddess
First, I never mentioned anything about being a father figure nor inferred it. Second, if OP plans to hang around as more than just a FB (aka SO/boyfriend/whatever) then the above are all things to consider. Unless you think he should just pretend like the children don't exist or never plan to be around when the children are around then yes he will have to spend time with the children and he will have to come out his pocket for those children. It could be as little as buying an extra pizza, buying 3 extra tickets or helping to pay for a babysitter. Either way it will cost him more than it would if that same woman had no children. Also If your friends have long term relationships and those men never see or do for their children I would seriously tell you to consider the company you keep.
Well you may not be able to say she's not intelligent but I will. Sorry but that situation doesn't read as intelligent nor responsible. Being aware doesn't make you bright. It makes you alive.My point is that whatever she has he could just easily find someone who also has those without kids. I see it as a no brainer.
Dating someone without 3 kids >>>>> Dating someone with 3 kids
Cool. We can agree to disagree, but I know first hand that the situations you described don't happen that way, especially with fwb situations, if that's what they are. I mentioned being a father figure bc you put him in a father role, making him emotionally and financially responsible for the well being of her kids by paying for babysitters and extracurricular activities, just to go on dates and spend time with their mom. It just doesnt happen that way. Its strictly on him if he wants to do that but that does not come with the deal. Besides with fwb relationships the underlying agreement is sex, not the obligations you described so they aren't good reasons to not talk to her IMO.
Regardless, he knows hes seeing a chik with kids and their relationship has gotten this far with no problems. Yeah he could find a childless woman, but in this situation hes interested in a woman with kids. He enjoys having sex with with her and to him she has a cool personality. From what he described her good qualities outweigh her bad and they already have a good vibe. He mite as well keep dealing with her, unless he doesn't like kids.
I completely understand team no kids if you don't have any yourself, but that went out the door when he entertained a woman with kids. If he likes her more despite her circumstances, it doesn't make sense to let her go to follow ideals and avoid hypothetical issues. As long as she's drama free and is doing something with her life I see no problems here.
I'm done.