Is it bad not to date someone with kids?

I like kids, but I want to start a family with someone who doesn't have kids for lots of reasons. I pretty much lose interest completely when I find out he has kids. I notice that lots of men seem to seek out childless women even though they have kids. I don't understand this. They are often not even honest in their profile. They make it look like they're single and then after a few chats, they admit they have kids. Then it's awkward breaking things off.

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pattycakechamp · 26-30, F

It's not a bad thing to not date someone with kids. Honestly I can understand how that would cause issues, especially since their kids would always come first.

blindbob · 41-45

@pattycakechamp Yeah, I started to cringe when he said his daughter was the love of his life and his travel buddy. Then he listed all the places they've traveled. Honestly, in different circumstances, I would have found what he said charming. But all I could think is that we'd have to travel with his eight-year-old and I'd be sitting in the backseat, literally and figuratively.